EP3096729A1

EP3096729A1 - Ergonomics system for an adjustable bed system

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Publication number: EP3096729A1
Application number: EP15700397.1A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Walter Koch
Original assignee: Logicdata Electronic and Software Entwicklungs GmbH
Current assignee: Logicdata Electronic and Software Entwicklungs GmbH
Priority date: 2014-01-20
Filing date: 2015-01-16
Publication date: 2016-11-30
Also published as: DE102014100548A1; US20170007480A1; WO2015107151A1; CA2937364A1

Abstract

The invention relates to an ergonomics system (1) for an adjustable bed system (2), said ergonomics system (1) comprising a data-processing device (3) and an image-display device (4) connected to the data-processing device (3), said image-display device being arranged in such a way and designed such that image data displaying a representation of a user of the bed system (2) is transferred to the data-processing device (3), wherein the data-processing device (3) is connected to a ergonomics database (6) and is designed to evaluate the image data, in order to determine position data and posture data of the user. The data-processing device (3) is also designed to compare the determined position data and posture data with reference data in the ergonomics database (6), in order to determine, depending on the comparison, a measurement for an ergonomic correctness of a corresponding position and posture of the user. The data-processing device (3) is further designed to adapt a setting of the bed system (2) depending on the determined measurement.

Description

description

Ergonomic system for an adjustable bed system The invention relates to an ergonomic system for an adjustable bed system.

Maintaining good physical health contributes to a healthy and restful sleep. Modern adjustable bed systems, in which, for example, a headboard or a footboard can be adjusted or in which areas of a mattress or a mattress pad different hard or soft can be adjusted to help ensure that a user such a healthy sleep. Especially in the medical field such adjustable bed systems are needed to ensure a user, for example, after surgery, an ideal sleeping position or position so that it can regenerate optimally.

In practice, however, users of such bedding systems seldom pay attention to ergonomically sleeping or adjusting a bedding system. In many cases, users also lack the leisure time to ideally adapt a bed system with regard to ergonomics. On the other hand, for example, it is not possible for patients who are dependent on so-called decubitus beds, even due to physical limitations, to adjust a decubitus bed itself. As a rule, the adjustment of a decubitus bed is automated in certain predetermined patterns, but not always ergonomically ideally adapted to the particular situation and preferences of the patient. An object on which the invention is based is to provide a flexible concept for an ergonomic system which can be used for an adjustable bed system.

The object is achieved with the subject of the independent claim. Embodiments and developments are the subject of the dependent claims.

The flexible concept for an ergonomic system is based on the idea of obtaining position data and posture data of a user of the bedding system from image data which are recorded by an image recording device. Thus, current ergo record and evaluate the nomic parameters of a user. These data may be used by comparison with reference data stored, for example, in an ergonomics database to adjust a setting of the bedding system, such as adjusting a headboard or footer. Alternatively, areas of a lying area can also be set harder or softer, for example by changing an air pressure in corresponding air cushions or air chambers of a mattress or a mattress pad. Thus, an adjustment of the bed system can be changed automatically. It is also possible by means of the flexible concept that a user actively changes a setting of the bed system, in which he applies predetermined gestures, which can be detected by the data processing device, so that depending on the gestures an adjustment of the bed system is adjusted. An ergonomic system is generally understood to mean a system which helps to detect and influence ergonomic parameters of a user or a person in order to prevent and / or treat health problems or problems. The data processing device includes, for example, a commercially available workstation computer or a notebook computer. Alternatively, it is also possible that the data processing device comprises a mobile communication device, such as a smartphone or a tablet computer. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the data processing device is formed with the image recording device as an integrated unit. This can for example be used separately from a workstation computer. However, it is also possible to use a camera integrated in or connected to a personal computer as the image recording apparatus. It is also possible to use a tablet computer with a corresponding front or rear camera as a data processing device with integrated image recording device. In an exemplary embodiment, an ergonomic system for an adjustable bed system includes a data processing device and an image recorder connected to the data processing device. The image recording device is arranged and configured to transmit image data representing an image of a user of the bed system to the data processing device. The data processing device is connected to an ergonomics database and is set up to evaluate the image data to determine position data and attitude data of the user, to compare the position data and attitude data obtained with reference data in the ergonomics database, depending on the comparison, a measure of an ergonomic correctness of a corresponding position and attitude of the user. Depending on the determined measure, the data processing device is further configured to adjust a setting of the bed system.

The ergonomics system provides that position data and attitude data of a user are obtained from image data, from which a current posture, for example a sleeping posture or position, is determined. By comparing with reference data of the ergonomic database, the extent can be determined to what extent the user is in an ergonomically optimal or ergonomically unfavorable attitude. Based on this measure, a setting of the bed system can now be changed in order to improve a user's posture ergonomically. Thus, the ergonomics system allows a setting of the bedding system to be automatically adjusted so that a user occupies an ergonomically more favorable position or posture. Adjusting the setting may cause the user to move directly to a better position or encourage the user to intuitively move to that better position.

In one embodiment, a hardness of a lying area of the bed system, in particular areas, is set depending on the determined measure. Thus, a hardness of the lying area can be adjusted depending on a position and / or attitude of a person on the lying area, so that the person occupies an ergonomically favorable posture and / or position or so that a person is more comfortable in their current posture. In particular, for example, individual areas of the lying area can be set to different degrees. This can be done, for example, by means of an or a plurality of air chambers of a mattress or a mattress pad happen, which can be filled or emptied to adjust the setting of the bed system, such as the hardness of the mattress or mattress pad. Thus, it is possible to set areas of a mattress or a mattress pad harder or softer, so that a user is caused, for example, during sleep to go in an ergonomically favorable attitude or position.

Alternatively, the lying area can be set to different degrees, at least in regions, by means of gel-like liquids, for example in a mattress or mattress pad. For example, one or more fluid-filled, sealed chambers of a mattress or a mattress pad gel granules can be added by means of a control device and corresponding actuators, so that these areas are harder. Conversely, salts can also be fed to one or more of these chambers, the salts reversing the action of the gel granules, so that the corresponding chambers become softer again. In a further alternative, it is also possible to provide a plurality of bands, such as fabric bands for the lying area, which can be tensioned or relaxed by means of motors, so that certain areas of the lying area become harder or softer. According to a further embodiment, depending on the determined measure, one or more adjusting motors of a bed frame of the bed system are actuated to adjust the setting of the bed system. Thus, it is possible, for example, to adjust a head and / or a foot part of the bed system. According to a further embodiment, the ergonomics system further comprises a movement sensor connected to the data processing device, which is adapted to be worn by a user, in particular integrated into a bracelet, and that movement data representing a movement of a user are transmitted to the data processing device , The data processing device is configured to evaluate the movement data in order to determine a movement of the user and to adjust the setting of the bed system depending on the movement. Thus, it is possible that, in addition to the image data, also movement data of a user can be recorded, from which a movement of the user can be deduced. leaves. Thus, in combination with the position and posture data of the user, the degree of ergonomic correctness can be determined particularly precisely. Alternatively, it is also possible to adjust the setting of the bed system based solely on the movement data of the motion sensor, without having to resort to the image data and / or without determining the degree of ergonomic correctness.

According to a further embodiment, the image recording device and / or the motion sensor are wirelessly connected to the data processing device. This can be done for example by means of a Bluetooth connection or a wireless LAN connection.

Preferably, the image recording device comprises a digital camera which more preferably has a video acquisition function to record moving image data. Basically, however, individual images can also be used for the evaluation, which are recorded at specific intervals. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the image recording device comprises a plurality of cameras, such as three cameras, so that, inter alia, a larger detection range is made possible. In addition, it is thereby possible, for example, to grasp or judge the position and posture of the user spatially, that is to say in three-dimensional respect. Alternatively, it is also possible to use an infrared illumination instead of a camera for the spatial detection of the position and posture of the user. It should be noted that the image recording device is suitable for recording the corresponding image data in the dark, that is to say at night, by means of which a meaningful evaluation of the data is possible. For this purpose, the image recording device itself may have a corresponding device such as, for example, infrared illumination.

According to a further embodiment, the data processing device is set up to perform a gesture recognition by evaluating the image data and to adapt the setting of the bed system depending on a recognized gesture. This allows a user, through active action or gesturing, to inform the ergonomics system to change the setting of the bedding system. For example, it is possible to signal by appropriate up-and-down movements of a hand that a head part or a foot part of the bed system upwards or downwards to be pivoted down. By means of the gesture recognition, it is thus possible that the bed system is adjusted manually and not automatically. It should be noted that depending on how the gestures are recognized, it may not be necessary to determine the measure of ergonomic correctness. In addition, it is conceivable to use an ergonomic system which has only a gesture recognition as the basis for adjusting an adjustment of the bed system.

According to a further embodiment, the data processing device is set up to determine a sleep phase of the user as a function of the determined position and posture data and / or of the determined movement. For example, it is possible to detect a deep sleep phase or a so-called REM sleep phase (English Rapid Eye Movement), which is also referred to as dream sleep phase.

The data processing device is preferably set up to adjust the setting of the bed system, in particular for waking a user, depending on the determined sleep phase. Thus, it is possible that the ergonomic system automatically responds to a detected sleep phase of a user and adjusts the setting of the bed system. Thus, it is also possible that a user within a predetermined period of time particularly ergonomic, that is particularly pleasant aroused. Depending on the determined sleep phase, for example, the user can be woken up, for example, by adjusting a head part or a foot part or by alternating frequent changes in the hardness or soft setting of at least one area of a lying area. The user can be shaken awake, for example. Optionally, for example, different vibrations or vibration patterns can be generated for awakening in at least one area of the lying area, for example by means of the (cloth) bands or air cushions mentioned at the outset. For example, to wake up only head areas of the lying area can be changed. Optionally, it is also possible to use waking massaging devices of the bed system. The invention will be explained in detail with reference to several embodiments with reference to the figures. Here, the embodiments are not limited to their specific presentation. Effect or functionally identical elements In addition, the same reference numbers are used for the elements, so that a repeated explanation in individual cases can be omitted.

In the figures show:

1 shows an embodiment of an ergonomic system with an adjustable

Bed system,

Figure 2 shows another embodiment of a Ergonomiesystems and

Figure 3 shows another embodiment of an ergonomics system.

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of an ergonomic system 1 with an adjustable bed system 2. A data processing device 3, an image recording device 4, audio means 5, a database 6 and an identification device 7 are shown. These components can be arranged on a table 8 as shown in the exemplary embodiment. The bed system 2 has, in addition to a stationary frame, an adjustable frame 9 with an adjustable head part 10 and an adjustable foot part 11. The bed system 2 furthermore has two motors 12 for adjusting the head part 10 or the foot part 11.

The data processing device 3 has a workstation 13 and a display device 14, which is designed for example as a standard monitor of a PC workstation system. Alternatively, the data processing device 3 may include only a workstation 13.

The ergonomic system 1 includes the data processing apparatus 3 and the image recording apparatus 4 connected to each other. The database 6, which is used as an ergonomic database, can be integrated in the ergonomics system 1 or arranged externally. Likewise, the identification device 7 and the audio means 5 can be both independent and assigned to the ergonomics system 1. The database 6 is preferably held centrally and can be reached by the data processing device 3 via a network connection. The database 6 can also be used as a cloud database configured and arranged externally, so that the data processing device 3 can access the database 6 via an existing Internet connection. Alternatively, the database 6 can also be provided via a mobile terminal, such as a smartphone or a tablet, wherein the data processing device 3 can be connected to the mobile terminal via a network connection, preferably wirelessly.

In the bed system 2, for example, not shown controls may be provided by means of which it is possible to control the motors 12 to adjust the head part 10 and / or the foot part 11 of the bed system 2. For example, the head part 10 can be set higher or lower. For example, it is also possible to move the frame 9 in a horizontal plane with respect to the stationary frame by means of a motor 12 or another motor (not shown). Thus, different settings of the bed system 2 can be made, for example, ergonomically favorable conditions for a user of the bed system 2, which is located for example on a lying area, not shown, of the bed system 2, are achieved. The setting of ergonomically favorable conditions is further supported by the ergonomic system 1. The image recording apparatus 4 is arranged to transmit image data representing an image of a user of the bed system 2 to the data processing apparatus 3. In this case, the image recording device 4 is advantageously aligned with the user of the bed system 2 or the bed system 2 in general in order to be able to detect as much as possible the entire bed system 2 or the user. The data processing device 3 is set up to evaluate the image data to be personal

To determine data such as position data and attitude data of the user. The position data and posture data may indicate, for example, whether a user lying dormant on a mattress of the bedding system 2 lies on his back, lies laterally or is in other positions on the mattress or in relation to the frame 9. Furthermore, it can be determined, for example, where certain body parts such as shoulder or buttocks to each other or in relation to the frame 9 are. For the determination of the position data and attitude data, for example, corresponding software is implemented in the data processing device 3. Furthermore, the data processing device 3 is able to obtain reference data from the database 6 and compare it with the determined personal data, in particular the position data and attitude data of the user. Depending on this comparison, the data processing device 3 can determine a measure of an ergonomic correctness of a corresponding position and posture of the user. Depending on the determined measure, the data processing device 3 is further configured to adapt or change an adjustment of the bed system 2.

Adjusting a setting of the bedding system may include, for example, adjusting the headboard 10 or the footboard 11. For this purpose, the data processing device 3, for example, be coupled to a controller 15, which in turn is connected to the motors 12 (shown in phantom) and the motors 12 drives. The coupling between the controller 15 and the data processing device 3 may be wireless or wired, for example. The controller 15 is arranged separately in Figure 1 outside the bed system 2. However, the controller 15 may also be arranged on the frame 9 or be integrated in the data processing device 3. Alternatively, it is also possible that the controller 15 together with a motor 12 forms a drive unit and is arranged in a common housing with a motor 12.

Further settings of the bed system 2 may relate to the lying area of the bed system 2, not shown, wherein, for example, different areas of the lying area can be adjusted separately with regard to a hardness (see also FIG. 2 with associated description). For adapting the hardness of the lying area, for example components of the frame 9 or the above-mentioned (fabric

Serve countries, which are tensioned via motors or actuators. Also, one or more areas of the lying area can be lowered or raised by means of actuators such as the motors 12, so that, for example, a buttock or shoulder lowering of a person lying on the lying area can be accomplished. For this purpose, the control 15 or a further control can be provided, which the buttock reduction or

Shoulder lowering, for example by tightening or relaxing the (fabric countries.) Alternatively or additionally, adjusting the adjustment of the bed system 2 also include the change in the hardness of the lying area by means of gel granules as described above.

FIG. 2 shows a further exemplary embodiment of an ergonomic system 1 with an adjustable bed system 2. The ergonomics system 1 has substantially the same features and functions that have been shown or described in connection with Figure 1. For reasons of clarity, neither the ergonomic system 1 nor the bed system 2 are shown. In Figure 2, only a mattress 16 is shown schematically, which is for example mounted on the frame 9 and / or arranged on this. The mattress 16 may also be a mattress overlay which is placed on a mattress. The mattress 16 constitutes a lying area and has a plurality of air cushions 17. The airbags 17 each have an air chamber, which can be filled or deflated with air by means of the controller 15 (see FIG. 1). For this purpose, the controller 15, for example, to control a compressor or an air pump, which are connected to the individual air chambers.

It should be noted that the representation of the mattress 16 in FIG. 2 is merely schematic. The mattress 16 may have a significantly higher number of air cushions 17 and / or a different arrangement of the air cushions 17. For example, the airbags 17 may be arranged in the longitudinal direction or in the transverse direction parallel to each other. Instead of the air bags 17, corresponding chambers or areas for the use of gel granules for a hardness adjustment of the lying area can be used. Also, cloth straps may be provided as described for hardness adjustment.

As already described with reference to FIG. 1, the data processing device 3 can determine a degree of ergonomic correctness of a corresponding position and posture of a user lying on the mattress 16. Depending on the specific degree of ergonomic correctness, the air cushions 17 can now be filled or emptied differently with air so that the air cushions 17 can be subjected to different air pressures. As a result, the mattress 16 may have differently hard or soft areas or air cushions 17. Thus, for example, it is possible for the person during sleep by changing the air push within the air bag 17 in an ergonomic position to force, for example, by making certain areas are softer, so that a part of the body of the person falls in a softer area and thus the body changes its overall position or position. In this case, the aforementioned buttocks and / or shoulder lowering can be achieved. Furthermore, it can be recognized, for example, when the person unintentionally moves away from the mattress 16 during sleep. By a corresponding change in the hardness in the edge region of the mattress 16, over which the person wishes to move, a drop of the person from the mattress 16 can be counteracted.

The ergonomic system 1 with such a mattress 16 can be used, for example, for bedsores, wherein it can be recognized when a person feels uncomfortable on a decubitus bed or is in an ergonomically poor posture and would like to be moved to a different posture or position. Due to the usually physical limitations of people who rely on decubitus beds, it is not possible for people to change their position independently. The described ergonomic system 1 makes it possible that the attitude of such persons can be adjusted automatically. In alternative embodiments, the embodiments described with reference to Figures 1 and 2 can also be combined, so that for example the bed system 2 both the motors 12 shown in Figure 1 for adjusting the head part 10 and the foot part 11 and the mattress 16 shown in Figure 2 with the air cushion 17 has. In this case, the data processing device 3 is set up to adjust both the head part 10 and the foot part 11, depending on the degree of ergonomic correctness, as well as to fill or empty the air cushions 17 differently with air.

In an alternative embodiment, the ergonomics system 1 may have a motion sensor 18 connected to the data processing device 3, which is incorporated in a

Bracelet 19 is integrated (see Figure 1). The bracelet 19 may be worn by a user and is configured to communicate motion data representing a movement of a user to the data processing device 3. The data- Processing device 3 is set up to evaluate the movement data in order to determine a movement of the user and, depending on the movement, to adapt an adjustment of bed system 2 in accordance with the modes of operation presented with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

The motion sensor 18 can thus be used in combination with the image recording device 4, so that the degree of ergonomic correctness of a corresponding position and posture of the user can be determined particularly accurately. For example, it can be detected whether a user is moving from the bed system 2 or the mattress 16. Depending on such a movement, the data processing device 3 can now adjust the air cushion 17 of the mattress 16 and / or the head part 10 or the foot part 11 via the control 15 in order, for example, to prevent the person from moving the mattress 16 or the frame frame 9 onto one another Ground is falling.

As described, the motion sensor 18 is used in addition to the image recording device 4 in the ergonomic system 1. However, the motion sensor 18 may be used detached from the image recording apparatus 4 in a system which does not include an image recording apparatus 4. In such a system, the data processing device 3 is arranged to adjust the bed system

2 adapt only in dependence of the motion sensor 18. The data processing device 3 also does not necessarily have to determine a measure of the ergonomic correctness, so it is only necessary to decide on the basis of the evaluated movement data whether an adjustment of the bed system 2 has to be made.

Optionally, the ergonomics system 1 according to FIGS. 1 and 2 is also set up to perform a user identification. This can be done by the data processing device 3 on the basis of the image data. Alternatively, user identification can also take place via an access medium which is implemented, for example, via the identification device 7. For example, the user has a data card or a

Device, which is set up for Near Field Communication, English Near Field Communication (NFC). In principle, however, it is also possible to register with Username and password on Ergonomiesystem 1 via the workstation 13 possible.

If the ergonomic system 1 recognizes a user accordingly, personalized ergonomic data can be stored and retrieved on the basis of the user recognition. This can be done, for example, in the ergonomics database 6, but alternatively also in a separate memory system. Preferably, the measure of the correctness of a user's position and posture is additionally determined based on the personalized ergonomics data. For example, the personalized ergonomics data may include profiles of motion data acquired by the motion sensors of past sleep periods. Thus, by means of the data processing device 3, for example, a pattern can be identified which corresponds to the normal sleep habits of the user. Thus, for example, time-based in advance can be responded to likely incoming movements of the user during sleep.

In addition to a user identification, the ergonomic system 1 may also be able to detect in principle the presence of a user on the bed system 2. For example, the ergonomics system 1 can detect an absence of the user and optionally take energy-saving measures, for example, the switching off of various services or the database 6. It is also conceivable that the ergonomics system 1 is coupled to external devices or components. For example, the ergonomic system 1 can be connected to home systems such as a heater or blind and actuate them accordingly. For example, to save energy, the heater can be turned off when detecting an absence of a person.

The ergonomic systems 1 described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are substantially arranged on the table 8. Alternatively, various arrangements of the ergonomic system 1 are conceivable. For example, the ergonomic system 1 may be arranged on a bedside table or on a shelf or mounted on a wall. It is also conceivable that such Ergonomiesystem 1 on the stationary frame or the adjustable

Frame 9 of the bed system 2 is attached. In a further embodiment, which essentially has the features and functions described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the data processing device 3 can be set up to perform a gesture recognition by evaluating the image data and / or the movement data of the motion sensor 18 and depending on a recognized one Gesture adjust a setting of the bed system 2 according to the description with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Such an ergonomic system 1 can, for example, in addition to determining a measure of ergonomic correctness also perform the gesture recognition. By means of the gesture recognition, it is possible, for example, for a user to adjust the head part 10 or the foot part 11 of the bed system 2 according to FIG. 1 by gesturing in a height. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible that a user changes the pressure of certain air cushions 17 by means of gestures or also adapts further of the described settings. Thus, it is possible that an adjustment of the bed system 2 is not automatically made, but by active action of a user. It should be noted that the gesture recognition can also take place solely on the basis of the movement data of the motion sensor 18. Also, an ergonomic system 1 may be designed only for such gesture recognition, wherein settings of the bed system 2 are not automatically made by evaluating the image data.

The data processing device 3 described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 can also be set up to determine a sleep phase of the user depending on the determined position and posture data and / or the determined movement. It is thus possible, for example, to recognize by evaluating this data whether a user is in a deep sleep phase or in a dream phase. The determination of the sleep phase can be carried out, for example, for statistical purposes, wherein such statistics can be displayed via the display device 14, for example.

Optionally, the data processing device 3 can also be set up to adapt an adjustment of the bed system, in particular for waking a user, depending on the determined sleep phases. For example, it is thus possible to awaken a user in an ergonomically optimal manner, that is to say in a suitable sleep phase, within a period of time predetermined by the user. Such a predetermined period of time may be, for example, from 6:30 am to 7:00 am in the morning in which the user wishes to be awakened. Is the user in a light during this period Sleep phase, such as the dream sleep phase, this can be detected by means of the data processing device 3 and the user awakened for example by jerky adjustment of the head part 10 or the foot part 11, by frequent and rapid filling and emptying of the air cushion or by the described operation of fabric bands. In this case, vibrations or vibration patterns can be generated with the measures mentioned. For example, a user can be woken up at 6:35. If the ergonomic system 1 detects that the user is in a deep sleep phase, then it is urged not to wake the user for the time being, or at the latest at 7:00 am.

Optionally, in another embodiment, the ergonomics system 1 may include a microphone arranged and arranged such that audio data representing audio signals of a user is transmitted to the data processing device 4, and the data processing device 3 is further configured to evaluate the audio data to determine an audio pattern and adjust a setting of the bed system 2 depending on the audio pattern. For example, a snore may be detected as the audio pattern. If a snore is detected, the bed system 2 may be adjusted as described above. For example, a change in the position of the user on the bed system 2 can thus be forced, so that the snoring sets in. This can also be achieved by generating vibrations as described above.

In a further embodiment, the data processing device 3 can be connected to audio means 5 as shown in FIG. 1 and can be set up and output via the audio means 5, depending on the determined position and posture data, the determined sleep phases and / or the determined audio patterns , For example, a wake-up sound or a wake-up melody can be signaled to wake a user. FIG. 3 shows an exemplary implementation of an ergonomic system 1, in which the

Data processing device 3 and the image capture device 4 are integrated in a common housing. In addition, a display device 20 is provided in the housing. seen. For example, by means of the display device 20, a time as shown in Figure 3 can be output.

In the illustrated embodiment, the image recording device 4 has a plurality of, in particular three cameras, each of which provides image data from which spatial properties can be better derived. It is also envisaged to use two cameras for the spatial image acquisition and to arrange in the third place or circular hole an infrared illumination for a better spatial detection by means of the reflected light.

The ergonomics system in the illustrated form may be connected to a workstation, such as the workstation 13 of FIG. 1, via a wired connection or wireless connection. In addition, a connection to a tablet computer or another electronic computer can be made. For this purpose, for example, a corresponding application is installed on the tablet computer.

The ergonomic system 1 shown in FIG. 3 can be used in a variety of ways for a bed system 2, whereby it can be placed on or in the area of the bed system 2 in a space-saving manner. For example, such Ergonomiesystem 1 can be attached to the frame 9 or a wall of a room.

The ergonomics systems described using the exemplary embodiments use different data, such as the image data, the position and / or attitude data, audio patterns or the sleep phases. These data can be statistically evaluated, for example, by means of the data processing device 3 and visualized as needed. For example, sleep statistics can be created and / or other evaluations, such as the determination of a snoring frequency, can be made. In addition, it should be noted at this point that the data used, in particular the image data, are not necessarily stored for reasons of data protection, so that no interferences with the user's personal rights can take place. For example, the data for the evaluation can be deleted immediately after evaluation. With the various embodiments of the ergonomic system 1, which have been described above, it is achieved that a user is permanently stimulated to an ergonomic behavior. By using the image recording device 4 and the image data with appropriate evaluation by the data processing device 3, so to speak, an ergonomic control loop is closed with the user.

Claims

claims

1. Ergonomic system (1) for an adjustable bed system (2), the ergonomic system (1) comprising a data processing device (3) and an image recording device (4) connected to the data processing device (3), which is arranged and set up such that image data, representing an image of a user of the bed system (2) to which data processing device (3) is transmitted, the data processing device (3) being connected to an ergonomic database (6) and being set up,

- Evaluate the image data to determine position data and attitude data of the user;

compare the determined position data and posture data with reference data in the ergonomic database (6) to determine a measure of ergonomic correctness of a corresponding position and posture of the user depending on the comparison; and

- Adjusting a setting of the bed system (2) depending on the determined measure.

2. ergonomic system (1) according to claim 1,

wherein depending on the determined measure for adjusting the setting of the bed system (2) a hardness of a lying area of the bed system (2), in particular areas, is set.

3. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein one or more adjusting motors (12) of a bed frame (9) of the bed system (2) are actuated depending on the determined measure for adjusting the setting of the bed system (2).

4. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

further comprising a motion sensor (18) connected to the data processing device (3), which is adapted to be carried by a user, in particular integrated into a wristband (19), and that motion data representing a movement of a user to the Datenverarbeitungsvor - direction (3) are transmitted, wherein the data processing device (3) is adapted to evaluate the movement data to determine a movement of the user and adjust the setting of the bed system (2) depending on the movement.

5. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the image recording device (4) and / or the motion sensor (18) are wirelessly connected to the data processing device (3).

6. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the image recording device (4) comprises a digital camera, in particular with a video detection function.

7. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the data processing device (3) is arranged to perform user recognition depending on the image data and to store and retrieve personalized ergonomic data depending on the user recognition.

8. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the data processing device (3) is set up to perform a user recognition via an access medium, in particular a data card or a near field communication, and to store and retrieve personalized ergonomic data depending on the user recognition.

9. Ergonomic system (1) according to claim 7 or 8,

wherein the data processing device (3) is arranged to additionally determine the measure on the basis of the personalized ergonomic data, in particular the position, posture and weight of the user.

10. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the data processing device (3) is arranged to perform a gesture recognition by evaluating the image data and to adjust the setting of the bed system (2) depending on a detected gesture.

11. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the data processing device (3) is set up to determine a sleep phase as a function of the determined position and posture data and / or the determined movement.

12. Ergonomic system (1) according to claim 11,

wherein the data processing device (3) is further adapted to adjust the setting of the bed system depending on the determined sleep phase, in particular for awakening a user.

13. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

further comprising a microphone which is arranged and arranged to transmit audio data representing audio signals of a user to the data processing device (3), and the data processing device (3) is further configured to evaluate the audio data to provide an audio pattern determine and adjust the setting of the bed system (2) depending on the audio pattern.

14. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the data processing device (3) is connected to audio means (5) and is arranged to generate and output audio signals via the audio means (5), depending on at least one of the following data types:

- the determined position and posture data;

- the determined sleep phase; and

- the determined audio pattern.

15. Ergonomic system (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the data processing device (3) is arranged to detect a presence of the user.