WO2009147268A2 - Device for the real-time kinematic measurement of living beings in motion or objects moved thereby - Google Patents

Device for the real-time kinematic measurement of living beings in motion or objects moved thereby Download PDF

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WO2009147268A2
WO2009147268A2 PCT/ES2009/000315 ES2009000315W WO2009147268A2 WO 2009147268 A2 WO2009147268 A2 WO 2009147268A2 ES 2009000315 W ES2009000315 W ES 2009000315W WO 2009147268 A2 WO2009147268 A2 WO 2009147268A2
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Mario Cano Henares
Francisco REQUENA SÁNCHEZ
Bernardo REQUENA SÁNCHEZ
Ignacio Jesús CHIROSA RÍOS
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  • the invention refers to a device for the real-time kinematic measurement of animated living beings or objects moved by them.
  • the object of. The invention focuses on a device intended to measure and analyze, in real time and wirelessly, the kinematics of animated living beings (both human beings and animals) as well as that of external elements moved by them.
  • a device intended to measure and analyze, in real time and wirelessly, the kinematics of animated living beings (both human beings and animals) as well as that of external elements moved by them.
  • it can be applied globally in actions that involve the body as a whole (such as in the race), in a segmental way, involving one or several joints (such as flexo-extension of the knee), or in external elements moved by the human body (such as a tennis racket).
  • Radar guns They are devices that offer a peak value of travel speed within the registration field.
  • Isokinetic machines allow obtaining the moment of force in pre-established angular speeds (range from 30-to 36O 0 S "1 ).
  • the device for the real-time kinematic measurement of animated living beings or objects moved by them that the present invention proposes is configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, achieving, according to its creation, to achieve In a specific way, the objectives indicated above, being the characterizing details that distinguish it and make it possible, adequately included in the final claims that accompany this specification.
  • the recommended device is specially designed to measure and analyze, in real time and wirelessly, the kinematics of animated living beings (both human beings and animals) as well as that of external elements moved by them.
  • the main device applications are: the quantification of the kinematics (acceleration, force, time, speed and space) of the center of gravity in real time of the living being during its movement; the quantification of the kinematics (acceleration, force, time, speed and space) of mono- and biarticular movements of the living being; and the quantification of the kinematics (acceleration, force, time, speed and space) of external elements (for example a weight training bar or a tennis racket) moved by living beings, for example, during the performance of specific technical gestures in the field of sport or rehabilitation.
  • the device according to the invention consists essentially of:
  • a wireless measuring module consisting of a small housing, inside which an electronic circuit is housed, whose main components are a series of sensors of type MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, electronic compasses , etc., a microcontroller and a wireless emission-reception module. Additionally, it can also incorporate an LCD screen for displaying information and / or a small sound transmitter for audible indications.
  • MEMS Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems
  • a receiver module consisting of a wireless receiver installed in the process unit, being able to receive the signal emitted by the wireless measurement module.
  • a process unit which can be constituted by any computer that allows the connection of the receiver module or that includes a compatible wireless communication system, and which will be adequately equipped with the analysis software necessary to perform the measurements.
  • This software will allow obtaining the aforementioned measurements in real time, based on the time, acceleration and angular displacement in the three axes of space from the wireless module.
  • This software moreover, will preferably have the ability to present the information through graphs and tables that facilitate the interpretation of the data received in the process unit.
  • the device includes accessories for fixing the wireless module, which allow the fixing of said module either to the body of the living being (person or animal) or to the external elements associated with it.
  • Said accessories will, therefore, preferably consist of bands or tapes provided with easy closing means, such as Velero® strips or the like, suitable for sticking to the body, or limb of the living being or the object it handles.
  • the measurement is wireless, and therefore, the kinematic variables can be registered without the need to install interconnection elements. This has as its main consequence a greater degree of freedom of movement for the living being that carries the emitter module and a faster application of the system.
  • the information is obtained and displayed in real time and at a very high sampling rate, resulting in a more complete analysis of what is obtained in other conventional devices.
  • the variables of acceleration, speed, force and time are measured in the three axes of space, with such precision that it allows quantifying the kinematics of high intensity actions of living beings, such as jumping or running.
  • the device of the invention allows to perform the kinematic analysis of each support individually.
  • the wireless measuring module can be placed in the body of the living being being evaluated, without interfering with its movement.
  • the described device for the real-time kinematic measurement of animated living beings or objects moved by them represents, therefore, an innovative structure of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown until now for this purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, endow it of sufficient foundation to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.
  • Figure number 1 Shows a schematic perspective view of an example of realization of the device for the real-time kinematic measurement of animated living beings or of objects moved by them object of the invention, in which the main parts and elements of which it consists are appreciated, as well as the configuration and arrangement thereof.
  • Figure number 2. Shows in a block diagram, a schematic representation of the elements included in the wireless measuring module.
  • the device in question basically comprises a wireless measuring module (1), a receiving module (2) and a process unit (3).
  • the wireless measuring module (1) is constituted by a small housing (4), inside of which an electronic circuit (5) is housed, whose main components are a series of sensors (6 ) of MEMS type (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, electronic compasses, etc., a microcontroller (7) and a wireless transmitter-receiver (8). Additionally, this wireless module (1) can also incorporate an LCD screen for the information display and / or a small sound transmitter for audible indications (not shown).
  • MEMS type Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems
  • this wireless module (1) can also incorporate an LCD screen for the information display and / or a small sound transmitter for audible indications (not shown).
  • the wireless measuring module (1) is intended to be incorporated into the living being (9), to some of its extremities or to any object handled by it, depending on the type of measurement to be performed, for which said module (1) is conveniently provided with fixing means (10), which may consist, for example, of Velero®-type tapes or the like, which may be any others that adequately fulfill their function in each case .
  • the receiver module (2) is a wireless receiver installed in the process unit (3), being configured so as to be able to receive the signal emitted by the transmitter-receiver (8) of the wireless measurement module (1).
  • the process unit (3) consists of a computer suitable for the connection of the receiver module (2) or that includes a compatible wireless communication system, which is equipped with the analysis software necessary to perform measurements at that the device is intended for.
  • the device of the invention works as follows: the wireless module (1), through the fixing means (10) it has, is fixed to the living being (9) object of the study. This one, starts its movement without any cable or tie limits it.
  • the sensors (6) incorporated in said module (1) carry out the corresponding readings, transforming them, by means of corresponding converters (11), from analog to digital signal, to be sent, through the wireless transmitter-receiver

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for the real-time kinematic measurement of living beings in motion or objects moved thereby, including a wireless measurement module, a processing unit and a receiving module. The wireless measurement module consists of a case housing an electronic circuit with MEMS sensors (such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, electronic compasses, etc.), a microcontroller, a wireless transceiver that communicates with the receiving module and, optionally, an LCD screen, a sound emitter and means for securing same to the living being or to any other object being handled by same. The processing unit consists of a computer provided with the software necessary to analyse the measurements taken by the device. The receiving module is installed in the processing unit and communicates wirelessly with the wireless measurement module.

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DISPOSITIVO PARA IA MEDICIÓN CINEMÁTICA EN TIEMPO REAL DE SERES VIVOS ANIMADOS O DE OBJETOS MOVIDOS POR ELLOS DEVICE FOR REAL-TIME KINEMATIC MEASUREMENT OF LIVING ANIMATED BEINGS OR OBJECTS MOVED BY THEM
D E S C R I P C I Ó ND E S C R I P C I Ó N
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un dispositivo para la medición cinemática en tiempo real de seres vivos animados o de objetos movidos por ellos.The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification, refers to a device for the real-time kinematic measurement of animated living beings or objects moved by them.
Más en particular, el objeto de. la invención se centra en un dispositivo destinado a medir y analizar, en tiempo real y de forma inalámbrica, la cinemática de seres vivos animados (tanto seres humanos como animales) así como la de elementos externos movidos por ellos. Por ejemplo, en el análisis del cuerpo humano, puede aplicarse de forma global en acciones que impliquen el cuerpo en su conjunto (como por ejemplo en la carrera) , de forma segmentaria, implicando una o varias articulaciones (como por ejemplo el flexo-extensión de la rodilla) , o en elementos externos movidos por el cuerpo humano (como por ejemplo una raqueta de tenis) .More particularly, the object of. The invention focuses on a device intended to measure and analyze, in real time and wirelessly, the kinematics of animated living beings (both human beings and animals) as well as that of external elements moved by them. For example, in the analysis of the human body, it can be applied globally in actions that involve the body as a whole (such as in the race), in a segmental way, involving one or several joints (such as flexo-extension of the knee), or in external elements moved by the human body (such as a tennis racket).
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
En la actualidad y como referencia al estado de la técnica, debe mencionarse que son conocidos en el mercado diversos tipos de aparatos destinados al fin que aquí concierne .At present and as a reference to the state of the art, it should be mentioned that various types of apparatus intended for the purpose here concerned are known in the market.
Así, para la valoración de la cinemática global de seres vivos existen los siguientes aparatos:Thus, for the evaluation of kinematics Global living beings there are the following devices:
- Dispositivos con células de corte (fotoeléctricas, láser, etc.) - Dispositivos que miden el tiempo que transcurre entre cortes.- Devices with cutting cells (photoelectric, laser, etc.) - Devices that measure the time between cuts.
Pistolas radar. Son dispositivos que ofrecen un valor pico de velocidad de desplazamiento dentro del campo de registro.Radar guns. They are devices that offer a peak value of travel speed within the registration field.
- Plataformas de contacto. Dan tiempos de contacto y de no contacto.- Contact platforms. They give contact and non-contact times.
- Sistemas de análisis del movimiento mediante cámaras de alta velocidad. Estos sistemas permiten obtener las variables cinemáticas de espacio y velocidad (lineal y angular) tras el análisis a posterior! de la filmación del gesto evaluado.- Motion analysis systems using high speed cameras. These systems allow to obtain the kinematic variables of space and speed (linear and angular) after the subsequent analysis! of the filming of the evaluated gesture.
- Plataformas de fuerza. Estas plataformas, por medio de células de carga, permiten la medición directa de la fuerza ejercida sobre las mismas.- Strength platforms. These platforms, by means of load cells, allow the direct measurement of the force exerted on them.
- Acelerómetros podares. Ofrecen velocidad y distancia recorrida mediante la colocación de un acelerómetro sobre el calzado deportivo, no existiendo la posibilidad de visualizar esos datos en tiempo real.- Standard accelerometers. They offer speed and distance traveled by placing an accelerometer on sports shoes, there is no possibility to visualize these data in real time.
- GPS. Estos sistemas ofrecen las variedades cinemáticas de espacio (distancia recorrida) y velocidad, obtenidas a partir de los cambio de posición del sujeto en el espacio, mediante el Sistema de Posicionamiento Global, con el consiguiente índice de error y falta de precisión.- GPS These systems offer the kinematic varieties of space (distance traveled) and speed, obtained from the change of position of the subject in space, through the Global Positioning System, with the consequent error rate and lack of precision.
Para la medición de la cinemática de movimientos segmentarios (mono/biarticulares) de seres vivos, se conocen los siguientes aparatos:For measuring the kinematics of Segmental movements (mono / biarticular) of living beings, the following devices are known:
Máquinas isocinéticas . Permiten la obtención del momento de fuerza en velocidades angulares pre-establecidas (rango desde 30-a 36O0S"1) .Isokinetic machines They allow obtaining the moment of force in pre-established angular speeds (range from 30-to 36O 0 S "1 ).
- Plataformas de fuerza. Estas plataformas, por medio de células de carga, permiten la medición directa de la fuerza ejercida sobre las mismas. Están esencialmente constituidas por un electroestimulador, un ordenador y una célula de carga .- Strength platforms. These platforms, by means of load cells, allow the direct measurement of the force exerted on them. They are essentially constituted by an electrostimulator, a computer and a load cell.
Para la medición de la cinemática de elementos externos asociados al cuerpo humano en la realización de gestos deportivos o de rehabilitaciónFor the measurement of the kinematics of external elements associated with the human body in performing sports or rehabilitation gestures
(por ejemplo una barra de musculación) se conocen los siguientes aparatos:(for example a weight training bar) the following devices are known:
- Sistemas de análisis del movimiento mediante cámaras de alta velocidad. Estos sistemas permiten obtener las variables cinemáticas de espacio y velocidad (lineal y angular) tras el análisis a posteriori de la filmación del gesto evaluado.- Motion analysis systems using high speed cameras. These systems allow to obtain the kinematic variables of space and velocity (linear and angular) after the subsequent analysis of the filming of the evaluated gesture.
- Encoders lineales. Estos aparatos dan una medición directa del espacio relacionado con el tiempo, por el desplazamiento de un cable conectado al elemento externo.- Linear encoders. These devices give a direct measurement of the space related to time, by the displacement of a cable connected to the external element.
Se constata pues, que, aunque los aparatos descritos cumplen adecuadamente con su función, la mayoria de ellos sólo de destinan parcialmente al fin global que aqui concierne, presentado una serie de carencias y limitaciones que la presente invención pretende mejorar, especialmente las referidas a la medición en tiempo real, debiendo señalarse que, por parte del solicitante se desconoce la existencia de ningún otro dispositivo que presente unas características técnicas, estructurales y de configuración semejantes, a las que presenta el que aquí se preconiza.Therefore, it is found that, although the devices described adequately fulfill their function, most of them only partially go to the overall purpose concerned, presented a series of deficiencies and limitations that the present invention intends to improve, especially those referring to the real-time measurement, it should be noted that, on the part of the applicant, the existence of any other device that has similar technical, structural and configuration characteristics is unknown, to those presented by the one described here.
EXPLICACIÓN DE IA INVENCIÓNEXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION
Así, el dispositivo para la medición cinemática en tiempo real de seres vivos animados o de objetos movidos por ellos que la presente invención propone se configura como una destacable novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación, consiguiendo, a tenor de su creación, alcanzar, de forma taxativa, los objetivos señalados anteriormente, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo distinguen y que lo hacen posible, adecuadamente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente memoria descriptiva.Thus, the device for the real-time kinematic measurement of animated living beings or objects moved by them that the present invention proposes is configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, achieving, according to its creation, to achieve In a specific way, the objectives indicated above, being the characterizing details that distinguish it and make it possible, adequately included in the final claims that accompany this specification.
De forma concreta, el dispositivo preconizado, tal como se ha mencionado anteriormente, está especialmente destinado a medir y analizar, en tiempo real y de forma inalámbrica, la cinemática de seres vivos animados (tanto seres humanos como animales) así como la de elementos externos movidos por ellos .Specifically, the recommended device, as mentioned above, is specially designed to measure and analyze, in real time and wirelessly, the kinematics of animated living beings (both human beings and animals) as well as that of external elements moved by them.
Las principales aplicaciones de dispositivo son: la cuantificación de la cinemática (aceleración, fuerza, tiempo, velocidad y espacio) del centro de gravedad en tiempo real del ser vivo durante su movimiento; la cuantificación de la cinemática (aceleración, fuerza, tiempo, velocidad y espacio) de movimientos mono- y biarticulares del ser vivo; y la cuantificación de la cinemática (aceleración, fuerza, tiempo, velocidad y espacio) de elementos externos (por ejemplo una barra de musculación o una raqueta de tenis) movidos por los seres vivos, por ejemplo, durante la realización de gestos técnicos especificos en el ámbito del deporte o de la rehabilitación.The main device applications are: the quantification of the kinematics (acceleration, force, time, speed and space) of the center of gravity in real time of the living being during its movement; the quantification of the kinematics (acceleration, force, time, speed and space) of mono- and biarticular movements of the living being; and the quantification of the kinematics (acceleration, force, time, speed and space) of external elements (for example a weight training bar or a tennis racket) moved by living beings, for example, during the performance of specific technical gestures in the field of sport or rehabilitation.
Para todo ello, el dispositivo según la invención se compone, esencialmente, de:For all this, the device according to the invention consists essentially of:
- Un módulo inalámbrico de medida, constituido por una pequeña carcasa, en cuyo interior se alojan un circuito electrónico, cuyos componentes principales son una serie de sensores de tipo MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) tales como acelerómetros, giróscopos, compases electrónicos, etc., un microcontrolador y un módulo de emisión-recepción inalámbrico. Adicionalmente, puede incorporar, además, una pantalla LCD para la visualización de la información y/o un pequeño emisor sonoro para indicaciones audibles.- A wireless measuring module, consisting of a small housing, inside which an electronic circuit is housed, whose main components are a series of sensors of type MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, electronic compasses , etc., a microcontroller and a wireless emission-reception module. Additionally, it can also incorporate an LCD screen for displaying information and / or a small sound transmitter for audible indications.
- Un módulo receptor, que consiste en un receptor inalámbrico instalado en la unidad de proceso, siendo apto para recibir la señal emitida por el módulo inalámbrico de medida.- A receiver module, consisting of a wireless receiver installed in the process unit, being able to receive the signal emitted by the wireless measurement module.
- Una unidad de proceso, que puede estar constituida por cualquier ordenador que permita la conexión del módulo receptor o que incluya un sistema compatible de comunicación inalámbrica, y el cual estará adecuadamente dotado del software de análisis necesario para realizar las mediciones. Dicho software permitirá obtener las citadas medidas en tiempo real, a partir de los datos de tiempo, aceleración y desplazamiento angular en los tres ejes del espacio procedentes del módulo inalámbrico. Este software, además, tendrá, preferentemente, la capacidad de presentar la información mediante gráficas y tablas que faciliten la interpretación de los datos recibidos en la unidad de proceso.- A process unit, which can be constituted by any computer that allows the connection of the receiver module or that includes a compatible wireless communication system, and which will be adequately equipped with the analysis software necessary to perform the measurements. This software will allow obtaining the aforementioned measurements in real time, based on the time, acceleration and angular displacement in the three axes of space from the wireless module. This software, moreover, will preferably have the ability to present the information through graphs and tables that facilitate the interpretation of the data received in the process unit.
- Finalmente, el dispositivo prevé unos accesorios de fijación del módulo inalámbrico, que permiten la fijación de dicho módulo bien al cuerpo del ser vivo (persona o animal) o bien a los elementos externos asociados al mismo. Dichos accesorios consistirán, pues, preferentemente, en unas bandas o cintas dotadas de medios de cierre fácil, tal como tiras de Velero® o similar, aptas para ceñirse al cuerpo, o extremidad del ser vivo o al objeto que este maneja.- Finally, the device includes accessories for fixing the wireless module, which allow the fixing of said module either to the body of the living being (person or animal) or to the external elements associated with it. Said accessories will, therefore, preferably consist of bands or tapes provided with easy closing means, such as Velero® strips or the like, suitable for sticking to the body, or limb of the living being or the object it handles.
El dispositivo para la medición cinemática en tiempo real de seres vivos animados o de objetos movidos por ellos que la invención propone, pues, aporta notables ventajas frente a los aparatos actualmente conocidos en el mercado para el mismo fin. En concreto, dichas ventajas se pueden resumir en que:The device for the real-time kinematic measurement of animated living beings or objects moved by them that the invention proposes, therefore, brings significant advantages over the devices currently known in the market for the same purpose. Specifically, these advantages can be summarized as:
- La medición es inalámbrica, y por ello, el registro de las variables cinemáticas se puede realizar sin necesidad de instalar elementos de interconexión. Esto tiene como principal consecuencia un mayor grado de libertad de movimiento para el ser vivo que porta el módulo emisor y una más rápida aplicación del sistema.- The measurement is wireless, and therefore, the kinematic variables can be registered without the need to install interconnection elements. This has as its main consequence a greater degree of freedom of movement for the living being that carries the emitter module and a faster application of the system.
- La información se obtiene y se muestra a tiempo real y a una muy alta frecuencia de muestreo, resultando un análisis más completo de lo que se obtiene en el resto de dispositivos convencionales. - Las variables de aceleración, velocidad, fuerza y tiempo se miden en los tres ejes del espacio, con una precisión tal que permite cuantificar la cinemática de acciones de alta intensidad de los seres vivos, como el salto o la carrera. Además, en el caso de la carrera, el dispositivo de la invención permite realizar el análisis cinemático de cada apoyo de forma individualizada .- The information is obtained and displayed in real time and at a very high sampling rate, resulting in a more complete analysis of what is obtained in other conventional devices. - The variables of acceleration, speed, force and time are measured in the three axes of space, with such precision that it allows quantifying the kinematics of high intensity actions of living beings, such as jumping or running. In addition, in the case of the race, the device of the invention allows to perform the kinematic analysis of each support individually.
- Por su diseño compacto, y por su escaso peso, el módulo inalámbrico de medida puede ser ubicado en el cuerpo del ser vivo objeto de evaluación, sin interferir en su movimiento.- Due to its compact design, and its low weight, the wireless measuring module can be placed in the body of the living being being evaluated, without interfering with its movement.
El descrito dispositivo para la medición cinemática en tiempo real de seres vivos animados o de objetos movidos por ellos representa, por consiguiente, una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para tal fin, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita.The described device for the real-time kinematic measurement of animated living beings or objects moved by them represents, therefore, an innovative structure of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown until now for this purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, endow it of sufficient foundation to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.
DESCRIPCIÓN OE LOS DIBUJOSDESCRIPTION HEAR THE DRAWINGS
Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is attached, as an integral part thereof, of a set of drawings, in which with character Illustrative and not limiting, the following has been represented:
La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista esquematizada en perspectiva, de un ejemplo de realización del dispositivo para la medición cinemática en tiempo real de seres vivos animados o de objetos movidos por ellos objeto de la invención, en la que se aprecian las principales partes y elementos de que consta, asi como la configuración y disposición de las mismas .Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic perspective view of an example of realization of the device for the real-time kinematic measurement of animated living beings or of objects moved by them object of the invention, in which the main parts and elements of which it consists are appreciated, as well as the configuration and arrangement thereof.
La figura número 2.- Muestra en un diagrama de bloques, una representación esquemática de los elementos comprendidos en el módulo inalámbrico de medición.Figure number 2.- Shows in a block diagram, a schematic representation of the elements included in the wireless measuring module.
REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓNPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización preferente de la invención, la cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, an example of a preferred embodiment of the invention can be observed therein, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below.
Asi, tal como se aprecia en dichas figuras, el dispositivo en cuestión comprende, básicamente, un módulo inalámbrico de medida (1), un módulo receptor (2) y una unidad de proceso (3) .Thus, as can be seen in said figures, the device in question basically comprises a wireless measuring module (1), a receiving module (2) and a process unit (3).
El módulo inalámbrico de medida (1), tal como se observa en la figura 2, está constituido por una pequeña carcasa (4), en cuyo interior se alojan un circuito electrónico (5), cuyos componentes principales son una serie de sensores (6) de tipo MEMS (Micro- Electro-Mechanical-Systems) tales como acelerómetros, giróscopos, compases electrónicos, etc., un microcontrolador (7) y un emisor-receptor inalámbrico (8) . Adicionalmente, este módulo inalámbrico (1) puede incorporar, además, una pantalla LCD para la visualización de la información y/o un pequeño emisor sonoro para indicaciones audibles (no representados) .The wireless measuring module (1), as seen in Figure 2, is constituted by a small housing (4), inside of which an electronic circuit (5) is housed, whose main components are a series of sensors (6 ) of MEMS type (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, electronic compasses, etc., a microcontroller (7) and a wireless transmitter-receiver (8). Additionally, this wireless module (1) can also incorporate an LCD screen for the information display and / or a small sound transmitter for audible indications (not shown).
El módulo inalámbrico de medida (1) , como se observa en la figura 1, está destinado a ser incorporado al ser vivo (9), a alguna de sus extremidades o a algún objeto manejado por él, en función del tipo de medición a realizar, para lo cual dicho módulo (1) está convenientemente dotado de medios de fijación (10), los cuales podrán consistir, por ejemplo en cintas con cierre tipo Velero® o similar, pudiendo tratarse de cualesquiera otros que cumplan adecuadamente con su función en cada caso.The wireless measuring module (1), as seen in Figure 1, is intended to be incorporated into the living being (9), to some of its extremities or to any object handled by it, depending on the type of measurement to be performed, for which said module (1) is conveniently provided with fixing means (10), which may consist, for example, of Velero®-type tapes or the like, which may be any others that adequately fulfill their function in each case .
El módulo receptor (2), es un receptor inalámbrico instalado en la unidad de proceso (3) , estando configurado de manera que resulta apto para recibir la señal emitida por el emisor-receptor (8) del módulo inalámbrico de medida (1) .The receiver module (2), is a wireless receiver installed in the process unit (3), being configured so as to be able to receive the signal emitted by the transmitter-receiver (8) of the wireless measurement module (1).
Por su parte, la unidad de proceso (3), consiste en un ordenador apto para la conexión del módulo receptor (2) o que incluye un sistema compatible de comunicación inalámbrica, el cual está dotado del software de análisis necesario para realizar las mediciones a que se destina el dispositivo.For its part, the process unit (3), consists of a computer suitable for the connection of the receiver module (2) or that includes a compatible wireless communication system, which is equipped with the analysis software necessary to perform measurements at that the device is intended for.
De esta forma, el dispositivo de la invención funciona de la siguiente forma: el módulo inalámbrico (1), a través de los medios de fijación (10) con que cuenta, se fija al ser vivo (9) objeto del estudio. Éste, inicia su movimiento sin que ningún cable o atadura lo limite. Los sensores (6) incorporados en dicho módulo (1) realizan las lecturas que corresponda, transformándolas, mediante correspondientes convertidores (11), de señal analógica en digital, para ser enviadas, a través del emisor-receptor inalámbricoIn this way, the device of the invention works as follows: the wireless module (1), through the fixing means (10) it has, is fixed to the living being (9) object of the study. This one, starts its movement without any cable or tie limits it. The sensors (6) incorporated in said module (1) carry out the corresponding readings, transforming them, by means of corresponding converters (11), from analog to digital signal, to be sent, through the wireless transmitter-receiver
(8) al módulo receptor (2) instalado en la unidad de proceso (3), la cual, mediante la aplicación del software de que está convenientemente dotada, realiza el correspondiente análisis, mostrando en la pantalla los resultados del mismo en tiempo real, es decir, al mismo tiempo en que se están produciendo.(8) to the receiver module (2) installed in the process unit (3), which, by applying the software that is conveniently equipped, performs the corresponding analysis, showing the results of the same in real time, that is, at the same time they are occurring.
Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, asi como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciendo constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a titulo de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental. Describing sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, it may be implemented in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which it will also achieve the protection that is sought provided that it is not altered, changed or modified its fundamental principle .

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1.- DISPOSITIVO PARA LA MEDICIÓN CINEMÁTICA EN TIEMPO REAL. DE SERES VIVOS ANIMADOS O DE OBJETOS MOVIDOS POR ELLOS, aplicable medir y analizar, en tiempo real y de forma inalámbrica, la cinemática (aceleración, fuerza, tiempo, velocidad y espacio) de seres vivos animados (tanto seres humanos como animales) asi como la de elementos externos movidos por ellos caracterizado por el hecho de comprender un módulo inalámbrico de medida (1), un módulo receptor1.- DEVICE FOR KINEMATIC MEASUREMENT IN REAL TIME . OF LIVING BEINGS ANIMATED OR OF OBJECTS MOVED BY THEM, applicable to measure and analyze, in real time and wirelessly, the kinematics (acceleration, force, time, speed and space) of animated living beings (both human beings and animals) as well as that of external elements moved by them characterized by the fact of comprising a wireless measuring module (1), a receiving module
(2) y una unidad de proceso (3); en que el módulo inalámbrico de medida (1), está constituido por una pequeña carcasa (4), en cuyo interior se alojan un circuito electrónico (5) , cuyos componentes principales son una serie de sensores (6) de tipo MEMS (Micro- Electro-Mechanical-Systems) tales como acelerómetros, giróscopos, compases electrónicos, etc., un microcontrolador (7) y un emisor-receptor inalámbrico (8); en que el módulo receptor (2), es un receptor inalámbrico instalado en la unidad de proceso (3), estando configurado de manera que resulta apto para recibir la señal emitida por el emisor-receptor (8) del módulo inalámbrico de medida (1); y en que la unidad de proceso (3), consiste en un ordenador apto para la conexión del módulo receptor (2) o que incluye un sistema compatible de comunicación inalámbrica, el cual está dotado del software de análisis necesario para realizar las mediciones a que se destina el dispositivo.(2) and a process unit (3); in which the wireless measuring module (1) is constituted by a small housing (4), inside which an electronic circuit (5) is housed, whose main components are a series of sensors (6) of MEMS type (Micro- Electro-Mechanical-Systems) such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, electronic compasses, etc., a microcontroller (7) and a wireless transmitter-receiver (8); in which the receiver module (2) is a wireless receiver installed in the process unit (3), being configured so as to be able to receive the signal emitted by the transmitter-receiver (8) of the wireless measurement module (1 ); and in that the process unit (3), consists of a computer suitable for the connection of the receiver module (2) or that includes a compatible wireless communication system, which is equipped with the analysis software necessary to perform the measurements at which The device is intended.
2.- DISPOSITIVO PARA LA MEDICIÓN CINEMÁTICA2.- DEVICE FOR KINEMATIC MEASUREMENT
EN TIEMPO REAL DE SERES VIVOS ANIMADOS 0 DE OBJETOSIN REAL TIME OF ANIMATED LIVING BEINGS OR OBJECTS
MOVIDOS POR ELLOS, según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho de que, adicionalmente, el módulo inalámbrico (1) incorpora una pantalla LCD para la visualización de la información y/o un pequeño emisor sonoro para indicaciones audibles.MOVING THEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, additionally, the wireless module (1) incorporates an LCD screen for the display of information and / or a small sound transmitter for audible indications.
3.- DISPOSITIVO PARA LA MEDICIÓN CINEMÁTICA EN TIEMPO REAL DE SERES VIVOS ANIMADOS O DE OBJETOS MOVIDOS POR ELLOS, según las reivindicaciones 1 y 2, caracterizado por el hecho de que el módulo inalámbrico de medida (1) está dotado de medios de fijación (10), para permitir su incorporación al ser vivo (9) objeto del estudio, a alguna de sus extremidades o a algún objeto manejado por él, en función del tipo de medición a realizar; y porque dichos medios podrán consistir, por ejemplo en cintas con cierre tipo Velero® o similar, pudiendo tratarse de cualesquiera otros que cumplan adecuadamente con su función en cada caso. 3.- DEVICE FOR THE REAL TIME KINEMATIC MEASUREMENT OF LIVING BEINGS OR OBJECTS MOVED BY THEM, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by the fact that the wireless measuring module (1) is provided with fixing means ( 10), to allow its incorporation to the living being (9) object of the study, to any of its extremities or to any object handled by it, depending on the type of measurement to be performed; and because said means may consist, for example, of Velero®-type or similar closure tapes, which may be any others that adequately fulfill their function in each case.
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