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CN-116261438-B - Method for setting a control device, and orthopedic device and computer program product

CN116261438BCN 116261438 BCN116261438 BCN 116261438BCN-116261438-B

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for setting a control device of an orthopedic device having at least one data processing device, a sensor coupled to the data processing device, and an actuator which is activated and/or deactivated by the data processing device. The control device has basic functional blocks in which the basic function of the actuator is determined. The plurality of additional function blocks are provided by the memory to the interface device, the additional function blocks having different additional functions, and at least one additional function block is selected by the interface device and added to the basic function block. There is an interface between the basic functional block (40) and at least one additional functional block, at which interface the compatibility of the functions is checked and the overall function is produced. In the event that there is no compatibility at the beginning, a matching of at least one function is performed to establish compatibility or to deny access to additional functions.

Inventors

  • D. Seifert

Assignees

  • 奥托·博克保健产品有限公司

Dates

Publication Date
20260508
Application Date
20210922
Priority Date
20200928

Claims (15)

  1. 1. Method for setting up a control device of an orthopedic technical device having at least one data processing device (10), a sensor (20) coupled to the data processing device and an actuator (30) which is activated and/or deactivated by the data processing device (10), wherein the control device has a basic functional block (40) in which the basic function of the actuator (30) is determined, characterized in that a plurality of additional functional blocks (60) are provided by a memory (15) to an interface device (50), which additional functional blocks have different additional functions, and at least one additional functional block (60) is selected by the interface device (50) and added to the basic functional block (40), wherein an interface (46) between the basic functional block (40) and the at least one additional functional block (60) is present, at which interface the functionality is checked and a total functionality is produced, wherein at least one additional function is not initially compatible or an additional function is not compatible in the case of compatibility is denied.
  2. 2. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that a number of additional functional blocks (60) are added to the basic functional block (40) in sequence, and that a check of compatibility with the currently existing total function is performed in each new additional functional block.
  3. 3. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one parameter of the basic function and/or additional function is adjustable by means of the interface device (50).
  4. 4. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a priority value is assigned to each additional function and that a check of compatibility and a matching of the corresponding function are performed on the basis of the priority values.
  5. 5. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that a graphical user interface (51) is provided as interface means (50), on which an additional function block (60) is displayed as user interface object (52).
  6. 6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that the compatibility of the different additional function blocks (60) with each other or with the current combination of basic function blocks (40) and at least one additional function block (60) is graphically displayed.
  7. 7. Method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the color and/or graphic combinability of additional function blocks with the basic function block (40) and/or further additional function blocks (60) is displayed on the user interface object.
  8. 8. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the method is implemented on the data processing device (10).
  9. 9. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that an interface (66) for at least one further additional functional block (60) is designed on the additional functional block (60).
  10. 10. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the basic function block (40) and/or the additional function block (60) has a plurality of interfaces (46, 66), at least one of which is blocked by occupying the additional function block (60) with further interfaces.
  11. 11. A method according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that the checking of the compatibility of the functional blocks (40, 60) and/or the integration of a plurality of functional blocks (40, 60) into a total function is performed in an external device (55).
  12. 12. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a predetermined program or model is used for generating the functional blocks (40, 60).
  13. 13. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the data processing means (10) send data to an external device (55) and/or receive data from an external device (55) via a communication interface (11).
  14. 14. Orthopedic technical device (1) having a data processing device (10) which is provided and designed for carrying out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, the data processing device having a user interface (51) with an input device for accepting user input.
  15. 15. A computer readable storage medium, on which a program code is stored, which program code, when loaded into a data processing apparatus (10), implements the method according to any of claims 1 to 13.

Description

Method for setting a control device, and orthopedic device and computer program product Technical Field The invention relates to a method for setting a control device of an orthopedic device having at least one data processing device, a sensor coupled to the data processing device, and an actuator which is activated and/or deactivated by the data processing device, wherein the control device has a basic functional block in which the basic function of the actuator is determined. The invention also relates to an orthopedic device having a data processing device which is provided and designed for carrying out the method, and to a computer program product having a program code. Background The prosthesis is used to replace an absent or no longer present limb. The prosthesis should, in addition to the approximation of the contour, also mimic the limb to be replaced as completely as possible in its function. In addition to purely mechanical prostheses, there are a plurality of electronically controlled prostheses. The control device is, for example, a device which is adapted to the different conditions or requirements of use of the prosthesis. Typically, a prosthesis has more than one component, which components can be adjusted or displaced relative to each other. The prosthetic joint is for example provided for swinging the upper part relative to the lower part, between which a resistance device or a drive device is arranged, which can be varied on the basis of sensor data, which are evaluated in the control device. An actuator, such as a motor or another adjustment device, may adjust the valve to change the resistance to movement. The electric drive may be switched into generator mode in order to cause a resistance against the oscillation, alternatively the drive may be activated for carrying out or supporting the movement. A magnetic field may be generated, for example, by an electromagnet, to alter the viscosity characteristics of the magnetorheological medium. The electromagnet is a corresponding actuator. The same applies to further displaceable devices or components, wherein the actuator can be adjusted. Orthoses are orthopedic technical aids that are placed on existing limbs and guide, limit or support movement. Between the components that are connected to one another in an articulated manner, a drive or resistance device can be arranged, which can be adjusted or set in correspondence with the device on the prosthesis. Here too, an adjustment is made on the basis of sensor data, which is transmitted to the data processing device. The transmission of the sensor data and the instructions for adjustment to the actuator may take place wirelessly. Within the framework of the present document, an orthosis is also understood as an exoskeleton which is placed on the body of a patient and which forms an external support structure, in particular in order to guide and influence the movement of a user, for example to support the movement of the user by means of a drive or to brake the movement of the user by means of a resistance device. As a specific case, orthoses and exoskeletons may be used and applied for training purposes or therapeutic purposes in addition to supporting daily activities. Current prostheses or orthotics with sensor-based adjustment devices or actuators are delivered by means of software, which is adapted and configured to the respective patient. In configurations, individual parameters may be varied, for example, to match the damping characteristics of the resistance device to the corresponding user. It is also possible to activate or deactivate a single function, for example because the corresponding patient cannot or should not perform the function. It is furthermore possible to configure so-called additional modes, which exceed the basic functions. By means of additional modes, for example, special movements, such as riding a bicycle or skiing, are supported. The additional modes may be selected by the respective users, and matching of the respective parameters of the additional modes may be performed. The corresponding selection is also made in the case of orthotics for the lower limb. The prosthesis of the upper limb may likewise be personalized. The prosthetic hand has a defined grip pattern, which may be personalized. The adjustment is performed by the respective orthopedic technician or user, who can individually switch between the respective gripping modes. Not only programming but also setting by matching individual parameters is costly. The possibilities of programming are in most cases very strongly limited or even absent. Furthermore, there is the risk that the matching of the additional modes negatively affects the existing functions. Disclosure of Invention The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a method for setting a control device for an orthopedic device, in particular an orthosis or a prosthesis or an exoskeleton, by means of which incorrect programming an