JP6655656B2 - Training method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a training method particularly suitable for training elderly people.

  Patent Literature 1 discloses a system that trains a user's moving visual acuity and a reaction motion while viewing a display. In this system, the display and hand response input means displays a map image, a moving object image moving on the map according to the response input, and a guide mark image indicating the moving direction of the moving object as a correct answer, Response time measurement, response correct / wrong judgment, performance evaluation or level setting for determining the difficulty level of training according to initial settings are performed. The input of the user is performed by a response / input unit which is a display / hand unit response input unit or a step input type sheet corresponding to a numeric keypad.

JP 2010-104475 A

  The system described in Patent Literature 1 enables training by coordination between eyes and hands or coordination between eyes and feet, that is, training by reacting with hands and feet as seen with eyes, while having game characteristics. It is.

  According to the findings of the present inventor, in order to improve the daily behavior of the elderly, it is necessary to visually and quickly move the feet accurately and to train the abdominal muscles in order to train. However, it is considered that the training for moving the feet accurately and the training for training the abdominal muscles are not sufficient with the step input type sheet corresponding to the numeric keypad of Patent Document 1.

In view of the circumstances described above, an object of the present invention is to enhance the agility of the foot by moving the foot visually and agilely and accurately while maintaining the game characteristics, and at the same time to effectively train the abdominal muscles. Another object of the present invention is to provide a training method that can mainly improve the daily activities of elderly people while having fun.

In order to achieve the above object, a training method according to one aspect of the present invention provides a monitor, a touch panel disposed on a display surface side of the monitor, a stand holding the monitor and the touch panel, the monitor and the touch panel. A stand connected to the monitor, wherein the stand tilts and holds the monitor and the touch panel so as to have a tilt angle in a range of 20 ° or more and 40 ° or less with respect to a vertical direction. Is a training method using a training system that holds the monitor and the touch panel on the floor, wherein the computer can select a plurality of selection targets including a correct answer and an incorrect answer on the monitor by a human toe. As shown in the above, a circle with a diameter of 8 cm or more and a size of 15 cm or less Detecting the selected position on the surface of the touch panel via the touch panel, specifying a selection target selected from a plurality of selection targets displayed on the monitor based on the detected position, and selecting a correct selection target within a predetermined time The step of executing a step of making a correct answer when is selected, and causing the human toe to select one of the plurality of selection targets displayed on the monitor.

  In the training system according to one aspect of the present invention, the selection target is displayed on the monitor in a size selectable by a human toe, and is displayed on the monitor by the human toe sitting on a chair in front of the monitor and the touch panel. The monitor and the touch panel, which are substantially integrated, are tilted so as to allow a selection target to be selected. As a result, the selection operation of the selection target is performed not with the sole of the foot but with the toe, so that the foot can be moved quickly and accurately with eyes, and the agility of the foot can be strengthened. In addition, since the selection operation of the selection target does not simply step on the foot, but extends and moves the legs diagonally to perform the operation of using the abdominal muscles effectively, the abdominal muscles can be effectively trained at the same time. Here, the size of the selection target displayed on the monitor, which can be selected by a human toe, typically has a diameter of 8 cm or more and 15 cm or less when the selection target is circular. In order to ensure that the toes are selected, the shape of the selection target is preferably a circle, but the present invention does not limit the shape of the selection target to a circle. Further, although the training system is used indoors, by tilting the monitor and the touch panel, it is possible to prevent the room light on the ceiling from being reflected on the monitor. Further, by inclining the monitor and the touch panel, the tip of the toe comes into contact with the touch panel in a state almost perpendicular to the touch panel. Therefore, the position can be accurately detected on the computer side in accordance with the selection of the selection target by the toes.

  In addition, in the training system according to one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of selection targets including a correct answer and an incorrect answer are displayed on a monitor, and a correct answer is selected when a correct selection target portion is selected within a predetermined time. Since the game has a quiz format, it can be performed while enjoying training.

Here, the stand tilts and holds the monitor and the touch panel so as to select a selection target displayed on the monitor via the touch panel with a toe of a person sitting in a chair in front of the monitor. . For this purpose, the tilt angle of the monitor and the touch panel is preferably in the range of 20 ° or more and 40 ° or less, more preferably 25 ° or more and 35 ° or less, and preferably 30 ° with respect to the vertical direction (0 °). Most preferred.
In a situation where an answer within a predetermined period of time is required in a quiz format, it is highly likely that a large shocking load is applied to the touch panel particularly by a selection operation by a human foot. In the training system according to one aspect of the present invention, the monitor and the touch panel that are substantially integrated are inclined as described above so that the touch panel is brought into contact with the toe. Therefore, the load applied to the touch panel can be reduced as compared with the case of stepping, and the touch panel and the monitor can be protected against the selection operation by the human foot in the above situation. The above range of the inclination angle is a result obtained based on the knowledge of the present inventors based on such a reason.

  In the training system according to an aspect of the present invention, the monitor has a monitor size in a range of 24 inches or more and 40 inches or less, and the touch panel has the same monitor size as the monitor or the monitor size of the monitor. Having a size greater than and detecting a position selected by infrared scanning, the training system further comprises a thickness between 3 mm and 10 mm, interposed between the monitor and the touch panel, It is a preferable embodiment to have an acrylic plate having a thickness of about 5 mm more preferably.

According to the knowledge of the present inventor, by setting the monitor size to 40 inches or less, the display is displayed at any position of the monitor with a substantially integrated monitor and a toe of a person sitting in a chair in front of the touch panel. It is considered that the selection target can also be selected. In addition, by setting the monitor size to 24 inches or more, it is considered that the training of the agility of the feet and the abdominal muscles can be effectively performed.
The touch panel has a size enough to cover the monitor, and there is a possibility that a large impact load may be applied to the selection operation by the human foot, and accordingly, durability corresponding to the load is required. Therefore, a durable infrared scanning type touch panel was adopted.
Similarly, the monitor is large in size, and a large impact load may be applied to the selection operation by the human foot, and accordingly, the durability corresponding thereto is required. Therefore, the acrylic plate was interposed between the monitor and the touch panel.
According to the present invention, in a system configuration in which a touch operation is performed by a human foot on a touch panel within a predetermined time in a quiz format, the monitor, the touch panel, and the acrylic plate having the above-described configuration are employed, thereby realizing durability in a practical sense. A system having

In the training system according to one aspect of the present invention, the stand may include an angle adjustment mechanism that adjusts an inclination angle of the monitor and the touch panel. The tilt angle of the touch panel is adjusted integrally with the monitor. The adjusted tilt angle is preferably about 20 ° to 40 ° or about 25 ° to 35 °.
By having the above-mentioned angle adjustment mechanism, it becomes possible to respond to users with different physiques and the like. In addition, the training level can be adjusted.

The training system according to one aspect of the present invention may further include a training chair having a handle on one or both sides that can be gripped by a seated person with his or her hand.
By having the training chair, training can be performed safely and effectively.

  According to the present invention, the agility of the foot can be strengthened by moving the foot visually and accurately and accurately while maintaining the game characteristics. Can be improved.

It is a side view showing composition of a training system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the training system illustrated in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the training system shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. It is a figure showing the example of a display of the monitor of the training system concerning one embodiment (the 1). It is a figure showing the display example (the 2) of the monitor of the training system concerning one embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the effect of the training of the elderly person using the training system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the effect (30-second walking test average speed) of the training of each elderly person using the training system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the effect (30-second walk test maximum speed) of the training of each elderly person using the training system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the training effect (leg power per body weight) of each elderly person using the training system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the effect (leg extension force per body weight) of training of each elderly person using the training system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the effect (whole body reaction time) of the training of each elderly person using the training system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the effect (stepping frequency) of the training of each elderly person using the training system which concerns on one Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
A configuration of a training system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the training system 1 includes a monitor 11, a highly transparent touch panel 12 arranged on the display surface side of the monitor 11, a stand 13, and the monitor 11 and the touch panel 12. And a computer 14. An acrylic plate 15 is interposed between the monitor 11 and the touch panel 12. It is preferable to provide a predetermined gap between the monitor 11 and the acrylic plate 15.
The training system 1 further includes a controller unit 2 and a training chair 3. The controller unit 2 includes an operation panel 21 and an operation panel stand 22.
The connection between the computer 14 and the monitor 11, the touch panel 12, and the operation panel 21 may be either wired or wireless.

The monitor 11 is typically a liquid crystal display and has a monitor size ranging from 24 inches to 40 inches. In this embodiment, a monitor size of 32 inches is employed.
The touch panel 12 has a size slightly larger than the monitor size of the monitor 11 and is arranged so as to cover the display unit of the monitor 11. The touch panel 12 performs position detection by an infrared scanning method.
The stand 13 integrally holds the monitor 11, the touch panel 12, and the acrylic plate 15 at a predetermined position with a predetermined inclination angle. Specifically, the predetermined angle of inclination is preferably in a range of 20 ° to 40 ° with respect to a vertical direction as a reference (0 °) such that the display surface of the touch panel 12 faces upward, and 35 ° to 35 °. A range of less than or equal to ° is more preferable, and 30 ° is most preferable.
The stand 13 has an angle adjustment mechanism 130 for adjusting the tilt angles of the monitor 11 and the touch panel 12. The stand 13 having the angle adjusting mechanism 130 integrally holds the monitor 11, the touch panel 12, the acrylic plate 15, and the computer 14 and has a panel holding portion 131 having a pivot (not shown) that can be rotated, and a panel holder 131 of about 15 kg. A stand bottom 132 having a weight, a pair of columns 133 fixed to the stand bottom 132 and rotatably holding both sides of the panel holding section 131, and a pivot of the panel holding section 131 fixed to at least one of the columns 133. And a bolt 134.

Note that the stand 13 may not have the angle adjustment mechanism, and may hold the monitor 11 and the touch panel 12 at a predetermined inclination angle, for example, 30 °.
Further, in this embodiment, the stand 13 integrally holds not only the monitor 11, the touch panel 12, and the acrylic plate 15, but also the computer 14 disposed on the back side thereof. 12 and the acrylic plate 15, the stand 13 may be configured to integrally hold the monitor 11, the touch panel 12 and the acrylic plate 15.

  The acrylic plate 15 has substantially the same size as the monitor 11 and the touch panel 12, and has a thickness in a range from 3 mm to 10 mm. In this embodiment, the thickness was 5 mm.

  The operation panel 21 inputs an operation command to the computer 14. Basic operation commands such as ON / OFF of the training system 1 and name input are input to the operation panel 21. The input relating to the training is configured to be input via the touch panel 12 as much as possible. The operation panel stand 22 holds the operation panel 21 at a predetermined position.

  The training chair 3 has no armrests, and has metal handles 31 on the left and right at the same height as the seating surface of the chair 3. The handle 31 has a length of about 10 cm, and a grip portion 32 made of rubber is provided on a surface of a region of about 5 cm at the tip of the handle 31 to make it easier to hold. The user can safely and effectively perform training by grasping the left and right handles 31. Note that the chair 3 has five legs, and the chair itself does not move, but the chair 3 is configured to rotate left and right so that the seating on the chair 3 is smooth.

  Next, the operation of the training system 1 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. This operation is executed by an application program installed in the computer 14. Note that the computer 14 may execute or execute a program stored in a server or the like via a communication path such as the Internet.

When the training system 1 is started using the operation panel 21 (step 301), the computer 14 displays a game type selection screen on the monitor 11 as shown in FIG. 4 (step 302).
In the selection screen shown in FIG. 4, "mosquito knock", "character arrangement", "number touch", "addition", and "paper-scissors" indicating the type of game are displayed as selection targets. These selection objects are circular and have a size that can be selected by a human toe.
The user selects one selection target from these selection targets (step 303). The selection is performed by the user touching a target selection target on the surface of the touch panel 12 with his toes.
When recognizing the selection target via the touch panel 12, the computer 14 starts a game corresponding to the selection target (step 304).

The computer 14 displays on the monitor 11 a selection screen in the game, that is, a plurality of selection targets including a correct answer and an incorrect answer, in a size selectable by a human toe (step 305). At this time, a timer is started.
FIG. 5 is a display screen of a game of “addition”. The addition problem “1 + 2 =?” And the answer candidates “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are displayed at the bottom of the display screen of the monitor 11. It is considered that displaying answer candidates at random positions is more preferable than displaying them in order to improve game characteristics and motor skills. It is considered that there is a case where it is preferable that the selection target as the answer candidate has a random size.
The user selects a selection candidate that seems to be correct from the answer candidates (step 306). The selection is performed by the user touching a to-be-selected selection target on the surface of the touch panel 12 with his toes.
The computer 14 detects a selected position on the surface of the touch panel 12 via the touch panel 12 (step 307), and specifies a selection target selected from a plurality of selection targets displayed on the monitor 11 based on the detected position (step 307). (Step 308), when a correct answer is selected within a predetermined time (Step 309), a correct answer is selected (Step 310) (Step 311), otherwise the answer is incorrect or time-out (Step 312), and the result is displayed. (Step 313).
The computer 14 executes the above steps 305 to 313 by changing the problem a predetermined number of times, and ends the process (step 314).
The above game is only an example and does not limit the present invention.

Next, effects of training by the elderly using the training system 1 will be described.
<Method>
·subject
Average age 76.8 years (66-88 years old 2 men, 3 women)
·training
Training once a week for 4 weeks using this training system 1
Level adjustment of all training items according to the subject's ability
・ Evaluation of athletic ability
Walking ability
30m walking test (self-propelled machine): average speed, maximum speed
Leg strength
Leg power (power to extend the leg), knee extension power (power to extend the knee)
Agility
Whole body reaction time, stepping (number of steps for 5 seconds in standing position)
<Result>
The effect of the training is shown in the table of FIG. 6 and the graphs of FIGS.
<Discussion>
·walking
Walking speed is faster.
・ Leg strength
Muscle strength to extend legs and muscle to extend knees improved.
・ Agility
The reaction to move the body is faster, and the steps of the legs are faster.
In addition, walking speed and muscular strength were improved for all subjects, and agility was improved for 3 out of 5 subjects.
From these facts, it can be understood that the use of the training system 1 improves the walking speed, leg strength, and agility of the elderly.
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The present invention can be implemented with various modifications or applications within the scope of the technical concept. Such a scope of implementation also belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Training system 2 Controller part 3 Training chair 11 Monitor 12 Touch panel 13 Stand 14 Computer 15 Acrylic board 21 Operation panel 22 Operation panel stand 31 Handle 130 Angle adjustment mechanism

Claims (4)

Monitor and
A touch panel arranged on the display surface side of the monitor,
A stand for holding the monitor and the touch panel,
A computer to which the monitor and the touch panel are connected ,
The stand holds inclined the monitor and the touch panel so as to have an inclination angle in the range of 40 ° or less 20 ° or more in the vertical direction as a reference,
A training method using a training system in which the monitor and the touch panel are held on a floor by the stand,
The computer displays a plurality of selection targets including a correct answer and an incorrect answer on the monitor in a circle having a diameter of 8 cm or more and 15 cm or less so as to be selectable by a human toe. When the selected position on the touch panel surface is detected, and the selected position is specified from the plurality of selection objects displayed on the monitor based on the detected position, and a correct selection object is selected within a predetermined time. Perform the steps to answer
A training method, comprising the step of causing a human toe to select one selection target from a plurality of selection targets displayed on the monitor . The training method according to claim 1, wherein
The training system comprises:
The monitor has a monitor size ranging from 24 inches to 40 inches,
The touch panel has a size equal to or larger than the monitor size of the monitor, and detects a position selected by an infrared scanning method,
Furthermore,
An acrylic plate interposed between the monitor and the touch panel and having a thickness in a range of 3 mm or more and 10 mm or less.
Training method . The training method according to claim 1 or 2,
The training system comprises:
The stand has an angle adjusting mechanism for adjusting an inclination angle of the monitor and the touch panel.
Training method . The training method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:
The training system comprises:
A training chair having a handle on one or both sides that can be gripped by a hand of a seated person is provided.
Training method .

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