CH714603A2 - Device, system and method for improving posture. - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for improving a posture of a person. The device comprises at least one posture sensor (12) adapted to at least partially detect the posture and / or movement of the person and to generate analogue or digital body data dependent on posture and / or movement, and an upper body garment (16), on which the at least one posture sensor is arranged, the device further comprises a signal processor (18), which is designed to receive the body data and to determine a present posture and / or present movement sequence of the person and in dependence of the ascertained posture and / or the determined motion sequence to generate at least one control signal. Furthermore, the device comprises at least one support (24), which is arranged on the upper body garment (16) and is adapted to receive electric current from an electrical energy source (22) in response to the control signal and to deliver energy to the body of the person, so improves the posture of the person. The invention also includes a system and method for improving the posture of a person.

Description

Description [0001] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a device for improving the posture of a person. Further exemplary embodiments relate to a system with a device for improving the posture of a person and a method for improving the posture of a person.

[0002] Around 30% of the population suffers from “chronic” neck and back tension. Chronic neck and back tension can lead to incorrect posture. Tension and bad posture can result in poorly supplied muscles and this can, for example, promote migraine attacks. Furthermore, a careful posture is often taken in case of neck and back tension to avoid pain. Continued protection can damage the joints enormously. In addition, the intervertebral discs can wear out due to poor posture, which can lead to an acute herniated disc. This has long-term consequences in particular. Many sufferers try to remove the tension or pain with the help of passive agents such as ointments or heat patches, without any additional effort or movement. Pain often persists and can become chronic.

For the treatment of pain, especially in the case of neck and back tension, as mentioned above, for example heat plasters are known from the prior art. These can generate heat through a chemical reaction. However, these heat patches can cause rashes in many sufferers due to the chemical reaction that generates the heat. In addition, heat patches with chemical reactants must be regularly replaced with new heat patches. This is not sustainable.

Furthermore, a constant heat can not be generated over a longer period of time at the pain-affected or tense point by a heat patch. The pain is only relieved for a short time, and long-term treatment in particular is expensive.

Furthermore, there is no possibility of regulating the temperature, which, depending on the person and the skin type, can result in skin injuries such as redness or burns with too much heat.

Furthermore, the heat supply cannot be switched on and off. Alternating heat supply (on / off) is not possible with conventional heat plasters. Furthermore, traditional heat patches take about 30 minutes to reach therapeutic heat of around 40 ° C. A constant supply of heat can have a negative impact on the healing process, depending on the ailments. A constant supply of heat can lead to a habituation of the muscle tissue, which does not have a relaxing effect. There is therefore no possibility of intelligent heat therapy procedures since the heat is constantly given off.

There is also a risk of incorrect application of heat therapy. Heat patches are often only applied to the area where the pain occurs or has been localized. This can temporarily relieve the pain and tension, but new tensions can arise in other parts of the body, since the warming area is relieved, while other areas become cramped. This creates further tension due to incorrect use of local heat.

Larger heating pads are also known, which can be connected directly to a power outlet. These are relatively inflexible and, due to the power cord that must be connected to a socket, severely restrict freedom of movement in everyday life.

The object of the present invention is to provide an improved concept for improving posture, which is cheaper and more sustainable.

This object is achieved by a device according to claim 1, a method according to claim 13, and a computer program according to claim 15.

[0011] Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus for improving a person's posture. The device comprises at least one posture sensor which is designed to at least partially detect the posture and / or movement of the person and to generate analog or digital body data dependent on the posture and / or movement thereof. An upper body garment on which the at least one posture sensor is arranged. A signal processor which is designed to receive the body data and to determine an existing posture and / or an existing movement sequence of the person and to generate at least one control signal as a function of the determined posture and / or the determined movement sequence. Furthermore, at least one support, which is arranged on the upper body garment and is designed to receive electrical current from an electrical energy source as a function of the control signal and to emit energy to the body of the person, so that the posture of the person improves.

[0012] Embodiments provide concepts to improve, optimize or support a person's posture and / or body movement. Posture, which can be understood more statically, always means a body movement, which can be understood more dynamically. In the present idea, the posture or at least part of the posture, e.g. the posture of a person's upper body can be detected with at least one posture sensor. The posture sensor generates analog or

CH 714 603 A2 digital body data. The body posture and / or body movement can be determined by means of the body data which the posture sensor (s) outputs.

[0013] The body data can be fed to a signal processor. The posture can be determined by evaluating or evaluating the body data or comparing the measured or recorded body data with reference body data in the signal processor. The signal processor is designed to receive the body data and to determine or determine at least one posture present during the generation of the body data and / or at least one movement sequence of the person existing during the generation of the body data. By determining or determining the posture, it can be recognized whether, for example, tension is present in the body or in the muscles of the person. Muscle tension can cause pain in various parts of the body, such as the neck or back. The body data can show exactly where the problem has to be tackled or solved.

If it is recognized on the basis of the posture that a certain or more muscles are tense, these can be stimulated or relaxed, for example, by supplying energy. The signal processor can generate a control signal with which an electrical energy source or the energy output from the energy source is controlled.

[0015] Furthermore, the energy supply to the support can be controlled. The energy output to the body or the muscles can thus be controlled. The control signal can be emitted to the electrical energy source or to at least one patch which is connected to the energy source. The control signal can also be delivered to a controller which controls the energy flow between the electrical energy source and the support. The energy source and / or the support and / or the control can be controllable by means of the control signal in such a way that, depending on the control signal, energy can be delivered to the person's skin, by delivering energy or heat, in the area of the muscles causing malposition or where the chronic pain is caused, the muscles can relax.

The electrical energy source can e.g. be a battery or a rechargeable battery. The battery or rechargeable battery can emit electrical energy or electrical current. A battery can be charged or recharged with electrical energy via an additional energy source and a charging circuit.

The battery or the rechargeable battery can be attached to a support or be attachable. The electrical energy can, however, also be transmitted on a support which is fastened or can be fastened to the upper body garment and which can deliver the electrical energy to the body or the skin of the person.

The muscle or muscles, which are located under the skin at the location of the pad, which releases energy to the body, can be stimulated by the energy which is released from the pad to the skin. By giving energy to muscles, contracted or contracted muscles can relax. Furthermore, the blood flow to the muscles can be promoted by the energy delivery to muscles.

By stimulating the muscles, cramps can be relieved and pain can be reduced. It is also possible that the antagonist of a muscle or a muscle group is stimulated to relax the cramped opponent (s). The relaxed muscles and the relaxed muscles in general improve the person's posture. Good posture can protect joints and reduce pain. This can increase the person's well-being.

Through the use of an electrical energy store instead of a chemical energy store, such as, for example, a heat patch, there is no risk of allergic skin reactions to the chemical energy store. The pad is not glued to the body like a heat patch, so there is also no risk of allergic skin reactions to the adhesive or adhesive of the patch.

In a preferred embodiment, the support is designed to convert the electrical current into thermal energy and to deliver the thermal energy to the body of the person. The pad can be heated by converting electrical energy into thermal energy. The electrical energy or the electrical current can be converted into heat or thermal energy, for example, by an electrical resistor (R) or by an electrical heating or heating element. The thermal energy generated is more or less proportional to the electrical energy used or given off. The electrical power (P) corresponds to the equations:

P = I ² x R or P = where U is the electrical voltage and I is the electrical current. The performance times the time gives the energy. The heat energy can be given to the body of the person, for example with a heat patch. By giving off heat energy, contracted muscles can relax particularly well. The release of heat can expand the blood vessels in the muscles and can thus promote blood flow to the muscle. Due to the better blood circulation, pollutants that block the muscle can be flushed out of the muscle and the muscle can regenerate. Relaxing the muscles relieves tension and reduces pain.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the signal processor is designed to detect the temperature of the support and to generate the control signal depending on the temperature of the support. The control signal can e.g. a signal for controlling the electrical current or the electrical current source. If the

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Edition, there is a risk of skin injuries such as redness or burns. Depending on the person and the type of skin, differently high temperatures on the support can be perceived as pleasant and stimulate or heal the muscle. If the pad is warmed up too weakly, the muscle is not stimulated or relaxed, and therefore there is no positive effect for the person, for example because the pain is not relieved. By recording or measuring the temperature of the support and comparing it with a target value or a target temperature, an optimal temperature can be generated on the support.

The controller detects the temperature preferably on the surface of the pad resting on the skin and regulates the electrical current accordingly depending on the temperature of the pad. If the target temperature of the edition is to be higher than the measured temperature, e.g. the electrical current or the supply of electrical energy to the support can be increased. If the target temperature of the support is to be lower than the measured temperature, e.g. the electrical current or the supply of electrical energy to the support can be reduced. A predetermined or optimal temperature of the surface of the support can thus be achieved. The heat emission can be constant over the entire surface or film surface of the support. The heat foil enables a constant and effective heat exchange. The heating foil can have grid-shaped copper lines and be designed to deliver constant heat with a lower energy requirement.

It has been shown in tests that the temperature of the pad upon contact with the body or the skin should be <60 ° C, preferably <50 ° C, particularly preferably <45 ° C, in order to avoid skin injuries. Especially in the case of small children, for example, the temperature should be <40 ° C to avoid skin injuries. In order to stimulate the muscle, the temperature should be> 35 ° C, preferably> 40 ° C, particularly preferably> 45 ° C.

Furthermore, the well-being with regard to the temperature of a print run can depend on its size. The larger the edition, the lower the temperature should be at which the softer operation is carried out, since the larger the edition, the greater the risk of skin injuries. In addition, there is a risk that the person's body will overheat with large-area pads.

Furthermore, the optimal temperature of the pad depends on whether it is in direct contact with the skin or whether, for example, fabric or a piece of clothing is worn between the pad and the skin. In the event of direct skin contact, the temperature of the pad should be lower than if it is worn away from the skin or if soft is worn between the pad and the skin.

It is also possible to detect the temperature of the skin surface and to adjust the temperature of the pad. This may be necessary in particular if the support does not lie on the skin surface, for example because the upper body garment is too large and does not lie against the person's body or skin. The heat of the pad is then not released to the surface of the skin, which can result in overheating, for example, the heat pad or skin injuries in the event of sudden contact with the skin.

In a further preferred embodiment, the support is designed to convert the electrical energy into mechanical energy and to deliver mechanical energy to the person's body. The support can comprise a vibration generator, which is designed to convert the electrical energy into mechanical energy. The pad can convert the electrical energy into mechanical energy and, for example, in the form of vibrations such as give to the body during a massage. The support can have, for example, an electric motor as a vibration generator with a mass (unbalance) placed asymmetrically on the shaft. When the shaft of the electric motor is driven by the electrical energy, the mass connected to the shaft begins to rot. The rotating mass creates an imbalance, which creates mechanical vibrations or mechanical energy. The unbalance is generated by the offset of the center of gravity of the mass from the axis of rotation of the shaft. By contact of the pad with the body of the person, the mechanical energy can be transferred to the skin or the body of the person. The vibration generator can also be a linear motor that moves a mass back and forth and thereby generates vibrations.

The mechanical energy depends, among other things, on the mass or the unbalance and the speed of rotation of the electric motor or the shaft of the electric motor. The greater the imbalance, the more mechanical energy is generated. The mechanical energy generated is also greater, the greater the rotational or rotational speed of the mass or the shaft of the electric motor.

Mechanical energy can also stimulate muscles located under the skin in the body of the person and can have a similar or same effect on muscles as the thermal energy described above.

By delivering the mechanical energy to the person's body, the person can perceive vibrations. These vibrations can also be used to inform the person about a posture or to signal the posture. The person can become aware of the vibration and can, for example, improve his or her posture by consciously observing it. Wrong postures can be signaled by vibrations. The incorrect posture can also be signaled, for example, by a support close to the incorrect posture. Furthermore, by outputting information from the device to the person, for example on the display of a mobile device, the person can be informed about posture errors or improvements in posture. The vibration can also be used to remind the person, for example, of physical exercises or gymnastic exercises to improve posture.

CH 714 603 A2 In a preferred embodiment, the support is designed to deliver the energy as electrical current to the person's body. The pad can deliver the electrical energy of the battery as electrical energy to the person's body. A contraction of a muscle can be triggered by electrical energy or electrical current. The support can have an electrically conductive surface which can be brought into electrical contact with the body of the person. The electrically conductive surface consists for example of a conductive plastic or a conductive metal such as aluminum or copper. For metals, metals that do not cause allergies are preferred. Examples of this are precious metals such as gold or silver. Since these metals are sometimes expensive, the metals can also be applied as very thin platelets with a thickness of less than 1 mm or as a coating on a flexible or bendable platelet.

A pad can form an electrode with its electrically conductive surface. To close a circuit, at least two electrodes should be on the person's body. Through the electrically conductive surface or electrode, electrical energy can be released to the skin and thus to the person's body. A support can also have a plurality of mutually insulated areas on its surface, the plurality of mutually insulated areas forming individual electrodes.

Electric current can directly stimulate or stimulate muscles to contract. Electrical current can also stimulate nerves that act on a muscle. A tense muscle can be relaxed by a pulsating contraction. The electrical current can be delivered in pulses to the electrodes and thus to the body. The impulses can be delivered biphasic or monophasic. With a biphasic pulse shape i.e. with a balancing impulse, chemical reactions on the skin can be avoided. The pulses can have a width between 1 ps and 1 second. The pulse width is preferably between 100 ps and 500 ps or between 5 ms and 500 ms. The pulse width is particularly preferably between 200 ps and 300 ps or between 50 ms and 100 ms. The pulse shape can be, for example, biphasic rectangular or biphasic triangular. The frequency for delivering the pulses can be between 0.1 Hz and 500 Hz. The frequency is preferably between 0.25 Hz and 1 Hz or between 0.5 Hz and 50 Hz. There may be a pause between the pulses of, for example, 2 s to 4 seconds. The amplitude should be chosen so that a muscle contraction can be felt or seen.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the device comprises a skin resistance sensor which is designed to detect the skin resistance of the person and the signal processor can be designed to generate a control signal matched to the skin resistance, so that the electrical current delivered to the body of the person is at least approximately is constant or that the strength of the electric current felt by the person is at least approximately constant regardless of the skin resistance of the person. Instead of skin resistance, the impedance between two electrodes, which are applied to the body, can also be measured. The signal processor can be designed to determine or measure the impedance. The signal processor can be designed to generate a control signal matched to the impedance for controlling the electrical energy source. The signal processor can be designed to deliver a certain amount of energy to the person or to the electrodes. The signal processor can also be designed to deliver a specific electrical current to the electrode or to the person.

The skin resistance or the impedance of the body is, for example, dependent on the stature of the person (slim or obese), the water content in the body (dehydrated) and the sweat on the surface of the skin. The current activity or activity of the person also has an influence. The size of the electrodes, which is in contact with the body, and the nature of the contact surface also play a role.

Since the contraction of the muscles under the skin can increase the formation of sweat on the surface of the skin, the intensity of the electrical impulses changes continuously for the person. The formation of sweat reduces the skin resistance or body impedance, which increases the electrical impulses. By adapting the electrical impulses to the skin resistance or body impedance, the electrical impulses, which are sometimes perceived as unpleasant, can be kept constant in strength for the person. This can make the device more comfortable to wear or reduce unpleasant electric shocks.

It is also a mixture of different forms of energy (thermal, mechanical, electrical) when delivering the energy through the pad to the body. It could also be arranged on the upper body garment several pads and deliver energy to the body of the person simultaneously or in succession.

In a further preferred embodiment, the at least one support is positioned on the upper body garment in such a way that, when the upper body garment is worn by a person, the support is arranged at that location at which contracted muscles can lie under the person's skin. The pad can release energy to the person's body or contracted muscles. The more precisely the support is placed over contracted or tense muscles, the more precisely the energy can be delivered to the contracted muscle. Scattering losses due to unnecessary energy delivery at locations that do not have tense muscles can thus be reduced, and thus the overall energy consumption of the device can be reduced through efficient use of the energy. The pads are preferably as close as possible or directly to the body in order to transmit the energy to the body without loss.

CH 714 603 A2 [0040] Since the device can be a device that is not tied to a power supply and thus to a socket, the energy source for the device and the support must be mobile. This means that the energy source may be limited and may need to be replaced or recharged after a period of time. Economical use of energy is therefore particularly important so that the device can be operated for as long as possible. Of course, contracted or tense muscles can also loosen or relax again. The arrangement of the cushions on the upper body garment therefore does not have to be changed. Rather, it is a question of the pads being or being able to be arranged at positions at which contracted muscles occur frequently in relation to people in general or to an individual person.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the at least one support is positioned on the upper body garment in such a way that, when the upper body garment is worn by a person, the or the support is arranged in the region of the neck and / or in the region of the spine. In the area of the neck and / or the spine, tension or cramping or persistent contractions of the muscles often occur. The pads apply energy to the affected areas or muscles, which relaxes or relaxes them. It can be used to decontract the muscle in the person's body. The energy delivered to the person's body can produce a change in the contraction of the muscles under the person's skin. Due to the arrangement on the upper body garment in this area, the energy can be released with tension with little scatter loss to the affected areas.

In a further preferred embodiment, the signal processor is designed to compare the determined body posture with a target body posture and / or the determined movement sequence with a target movement sequence and as a function of the deviation between the determined body posture and the target body posture and / or the determined movement sequence and the target movement sequence to generate the control signal. The target body posture or the target movement sequence can be stored specifically for people. The comparison between a target value and a determined value yields a difference, whereby the difference between the target value and a determined value can be reduced by delivering energy to the body and the resulting relaxation of the muscles.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one posture sensor can comprise at least one of the following sensors, for example a 3D gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a bending sensor, a temperature sensor, a sensor with a strain gauge or a further sensor for detecting the posture , The posture of the person can be detected by the posture sensor. The posture sensor can be arranged on the upper body garment, for example. A 3D gyro sensor or a 3D gyroscope such as the ITG-3200 from IvenSens Ine. can detect movements in 3 axes and thus determine the position in space. An acceleration sensor or an accelerometer sensor such as the BMA400 from Bosch can detect a change in position in the room. There are also sensors that combine the two functions described above, e.g. the MO 416.H1X or the MO 416.H13 from Makersan.

With a bending sensor such as the SEN-10264 from Spectra Symbo, curvatures, for example, of the spine or shoulders can be detected. The bending sensor is a narrow bar with a length of 7.3 cm and a width of 6.3 mm. In the idle state, the applied resistance is 25 kOhm. The more the sensor is bent, the more the resistance increases, which can be a maximum of 125 kOhm.

[0045] The posture sensors can thus be used, for example, to detect incorrect postures in the posture. Bad postures in relation to posture are, for example, a hump, a hollow back, shoulder tension, sloping shoulders or back. The person's posture can then be determined from the measured values of the various posture sensors.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the at least one posture sensor is arranged in the shoulder area or in the center in the back area of the upper body garment, so that the area of the shoulder or the spine can be detected when the upper body garment is worn by a person. Of course, at least one posture sensor can also be arranged in the shoulder area and in the back area, respectively. The arrangement in the center can also mean a more or less symmetrical arrangement of the posture sensors on the left and right side, slightly offset from the center of the back area. The shoulder area and the spine are particularly suitable for recording the person's posture. The posture sensors are preferably located as close as possible or directly to the body in order to keep a measurement error in the acquisition of the body data as small as possible or to avoid measurement errors.

[0047] Furthermore, exemplary embodiments create a system for improving the posture of a person. The system comprises a device for improving the posture of a person according to the exemplary embodiments described. As well as a mobile device which is designed to receive data from the signal processor and / or to output or send it to the signal processor. With a mobile device such as A smartphone or tablet can receive, evaluate or display data, for example, via a software application (app). The mobile device can itself contain a signal processor which receives the body data from the posture sensor via an interface of the mobile device. The mobile device can also receive processed data from the signal processor at an interface and, for example, display or store it. However, the mobile device can also receive body data processed by the signal processor at its interface and additionally process it. Through an app

CH 714 603 A2 the person can be given tips on how to improve their posture. Using the app, the person can also control individual editions and provide them with energy or mark areas on the body that they perceive as tense and want to have energized to relax the areas.

The app can also give the person or the user a recommendation for improving the posture, for example by the app showing the person graphically or by text how the posture is to be improved. The app can, for example, also give suggestions for gymnastics exercises to improve posture. The app can also make information from the Internet accessible to the person, which can help the person improve posture, for example. Furthermore, the app can also provide information about the person's incorrect posture or suggestions for improvement to the person, for example by means of a film.

[0049] Furthermore, a method for improving the posture of a person is provided, which comprises the following steps:

Generating body data, which are dependent on the posture and / or movement of the person, by means of at least one sensor which is arranged on an upper body garment (16);

Determining an existing posture and / or an existing movement sequence of the person, and

Generation of at least one control signal as a function of the determined posture and / or the determined movement sequence,

Receiving electrical current from an electrical energy source through at least one pad depending on the control signal and delivering energy to the body of the person, so that the posture of the person improves.

[0050] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, information relating to the determined at least one posture and / or the at least one movement sequence can be provided.

Furthermore, a computer program with a program code for performing the method described above is provided when the computer program runs on a computer or processor.

Embodiments of the present invention are explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying figures. Show it:

1 shows an illustration of a first exemplary embodiment of a device for improving a person's posture;

2a-c show a functional diagram of three exemplary embodiments of a device for improving the posture of a person;

3a-e representations of various upper body garments;

4 shows a representation of an upper body garment with posture sensors;

5 is an illustration of an upper body garment with pads;

6 shows a device for improving the posture;

7 different postures of a person;

8 shows the back muscles of a person with posture sensors and pads;

9a-c a mobile device with illustrations of the device for improving the posture;

10 is an electrical circuit diagram for the posture improvement device;

Fig. 11 shows an embodiment of a device for improving posture with four pads.

In the following description of the exemplary embodiments of the invention, the same or equivalent elements are provided with the same reference numerals in the figures, so that their description is interchangeable in the different exemplary embodiments.

1 shows an illustration of a device 10 for improving a person's posture according to a first exemplary embodiment. The device 10 comprises at least one posture sensor 12, which is designed to at least partially detect the posture and / or movement of the person and to generate analog or digital body data dependent on the posture and / or movement thereof. Movement can always mean posture. The device 10 can only have one posture sensor 12 or more postures

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Include sensors 12. The posture sensor 12 can detect the posture of the person. A number of posture sensors 12 can generally detect the posture more precisely. For example. the posture sensor 12 can detect whether the person is in bad or wrong posture or whether the posture is correct or rather correct.

[0055] The body data can be generated on the basis of the posture. The body data can be an analog or digital electrical signal that is generated by the body posture sensor 12. The signal can be provided or output as a line-bound signal on an electrical line or line-free signal (wireless) or radio signal by the posture sensor 12.

[0056] The at least one posture sensor 12 can be arranged on an upper body garment 16. An upper body garment 16 is a garment that is worn by a person on the upper body. The upper body garment 16 can be made of an elastic, stretchable fabric. Fabrics made of fine rib or double rib or stretch fabrics are particularly suitable. This allows the upper body garment 16 to fit snugly against the body. Cotton can possibly be used as a material with a proportion of polyurethane (elastic). Due to the close contact with the body, the body shape or posture can be detected well by posture sensors 12. A tight fit can also offer a high level of comfort. The upper body garment 16 can also be called a wearable.

Upper body garments 16 will be explained in more detail later with reference to FIGS. 3a-e.

[0058] A signal processor 18 can be designed to receive the body data. The signal processor 18 can be designed to receive the body data and, for example, to determine a posture present at least during the generation of the body data and / or for example a movement sequence of the person present at least during the generation of the body data. The signal processor 18 can be designed to receive the body data 14 as a signal or an electrical signal. The signal can be a line-bound signal on an electrical line or a line-bound signal (wireless) or radio signal. The reception of the signal at the signal processor 18 is preferably matched to the output of the signal from the posture sensor 12 or the posture sensors 12. The signal processor 18 can be a processor, for example. The processor can be integrated, for example, in a device that specializes in improving posture, in particular in a mobile device 26 that specializes in improving posture. The processor can also be used in a universal mobile device 26 such as e.g. a tablet or a smartphone or another mobile device. Specialized or universal mobile devices 26 can often no longer be distinguished, since functions can often be provided via the software in the mobile device 26. Specialized or universal mobile devices 26 typically comprise at least one input unit, a display, a processor, sensors, communication means and an energy store.

Depending on the body data or the signal of the posture sensor 12, for. B. the signal processor 18 determine the posture. Depending on the posture determined and / or determined by the signal processor 18 and / or the determined movement sequence, the signal processor 18 can generate a control signal or a signal for controlling an electrical energy source 22. The control signal for controlling the electrical energy source can in turn be an analog or digital electrical signal which is generated by the signal processor 18. The signal can be provided or output by the signal processor 18 as a line-bound signal on an electrical line or line-free signal (wireless) or radio signal. The signal processor 18 can also directly output more or less electrical energy which was generated or stored by an electrical energy source 22.

At least one support 24 can be arranged on the upper body garment. Only one pad 24 can be arranged on the upper body garment. However, several pads 24 can also be arranged on the upper body garment. The pad 24 can also be referred to as a pad, patch, heat patch, cushion or insert, for example. The support 24 can be intended for the local position-determined delivery of energy (thermal, electrical, mechanical) to the body or the skin. The support 24 can have any shape. The support 24 can have a round, oval, angular, in particular quadrangular shape. A square shape has proven to be particularly advantageous in the manufacture and arrangement of the pads 24 on the upper body garment 16. The pad 24 can have a more or less flat shape, so that, if possible, there are no pressure points on the body of the person when wearing the upper body garment 16 on which the pad 24 is arranged. The flat shape of the support 24 increases the wearing comfort for the person and additionally reduces the risk of damage to the support 24. Furthermore, the support 24 is more flexible due to the flatest possible shape.

The support 24 can be designed to receive or receive electrical current from an electrical energy source 22 or from the signal processor 18. The support 24 can be designed to receive electrical current from the electrical energy source or from the signal processor as a function of the control signal. The support 24 can be connected to the electrical energy source 22 or the signal processor 18 via an electrical line which can transmit the electrical energy or the current.

The pad 24 can deliver the received or received electrical energy to the body of the person. The pad 24 can receive or receive electrical energy depending on the control signal

Deliver CH 714 603 A2 to the person's body. The person's posture can be improved by the energy released. The pad can deliver the electrical energy directly as electrical energy or electrical current to the person's body. Electrical energy can affect the muscle contraction of muscles under the person's skin.

The pad 24 can also at least partially convert the electrical energy into mechanical or thermal energy and deliver it to the body of the person. Furthermore, the energy can be released to the body in a mixture of, for example, thermal and mechanical or electrical energy. The combination of different forms of energy given to the body by the support 24 can have a particularly relaxing or stimulating effect on the muscles.

The energy which is released to the body by the at least one pad 24 can also be other body tissues such as e.g. Affect adipose tissue. In particular, the contraction of the muscles can activate the burning of adipose tissue in the body. This also increases the well-being of the person and improves posture.

The shape, frequency, current or voltage of the electrical energy which is delivered to the body can be changed, for example in the support 24 compared to the electrical energy received by the support 24. For example, the electrical energy absorbed by the pad 24 can e.g. be recorded as direct current. The electrical energy given off by the support 24 can be an AC current quantity, e.g. with a rectangular or sine shape. The conversion of the energy form can always take place in the same form or can be influenced or controlled by a signal output by the signal processor 18.

The support 24 can be arranged or incorporated on the upper body garment 16. The pad 24 may be attached to the upper body garment 16 by fasteners such as Velcro, permanent or releasable adhesive, buttons, snap fasteners, magnets, coating, straps on the upper body garment 16 or in any other form on the upper body garment 16. The support 24 can also be inserted or inserted, for example, into pockets or sacks which are arranged on the upper body garment 16. The pad 24 can also be incorporated into the fabric of the upper body garment 16. A posture sensor 12 can also be arranged on the support 24.

The posture of the person can be improved by consciously changing the posture of the person, e.g. in which the person is informed about a body malposition by vibration or electrical impulses of a support 24 or by an advertisement on a mobile device 26. The improvement of the posture or the correction of the incorrect posture can also be done unconsciously for the person by relaxing individual muscles or muscle groups by supplying energy from the support 24.

2a shows a functional diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a device 10 for improving the posture of a person. In the first exemplary embodiment, the signal processor 18 can receive the analog or digital body data 14 from the body posture sensor 12 or, after receiving the body data 14 from the body posture sensor 12, determine or ascertain the posture and, depending on the particular posture, generate a control signal 20 for controlling the electrical energy source 22. The pad 24, which is arranged on the upper body garment and is designed to receive electrical current 28 from the electrical energy source 22, can receive the electrical current 28 directly from the electrical energy source 22 and releases the energy to the body of the person, so that the body posture the person improves.

2b shows a functional schematic representation of a further exemplary embodiment of a device 10 for improving a posture of a person. In the second exemplary embodiment, the signal processor 18 can also receive the analog or digital body data 14 from the body posture sensor 12 or, after receiving the body data 14 from the body posture sensor 12, determine or ascertain the posture and, depending on the particular posture, generate a control signal 20 for controlling an electrical energy source 22 , The pad 24, which is arranged on the upper body garment and is designed to receive electrical current 28 from the electrical energy source 22, can receive the electrical current 28 from the signal processor 18 and delivers the energy to the body of the person, so that the posture of the person improves ,

2c shows a functional schematic representation of a third exemplary embodiment of a device 10 for improving a person's posture. In the third exemplary embodiment, the signal processor 18 can in turn receive the analog or digital body data 14 from the body posture sensor 12 or, after receiving the body data 14 from the body posture sensor 12, determine or ascertain the posture and, depending on the particular posture, generate a control signal 20 for controlling an electrical energy source 22 , The signal processor 18 transmits the signal 20 for controlling the electrical energy source 22 to the support 24 which is arranged on the upper body garment and is designed to receive electrical current 28 from the electrical energy source 22. The pad 24 can transmit the signal 20 to the electrical energy source 22 and receive the electrical current 28 from the electrical energy source 22. The pad 24 can deliver the energy to the body of the person as thermal, electrical or mechanical energy, as described above, so that the posture of the person improves.

CH 714 603 A2 FIGS. 3a to 3e show exemplary embodiments of upper body clothing items 16. The exemplary embodiments are not a conclusive list of upper body clothing items 16 but merely a selection of possible upper body clothing items 16. The upper body clothing items 16 can be individually or in combination with other upper body clothing items, for example. shown upper body clothing 16 are worn. The upper body garments 16 can be worn directly on the skin or over one or more other upper body garments 16. In order to ensure a good transmission of the energy from a pad, it is recommended, particularly in the case of upper body garments on which at least one pad is arranged, to wear the upper body garment 16 as close as possible to the skin or the body. With upper body garments 16 on which a posture sensor is arranged, wearing close to the skin can also be advantageous. Mostly, both posture sensors and pads are arranged on an upper body garment 16.

3a shows an undershirt 161 or undershirt. An undershirt 161 can have shoulder straps. An undershirt 161 can be worn directly on the skin. Additional items of clothing can be worn over an undershirt 161.

Figure 3b shows a t-shirt 162. A t-shirt 162 has short sleeves arranged on the torso of the garment.

3c shows a tank top 163. The tank top 163 has narrow straps or cords which rest on the shoulders.

3d shows a long-sleeved shirt 164 or a sweater.

3e shows an upper body garment 16 which can be closed, for example, at the front (chest side or belly side). The upper body garment 16 can be referred to as a vest 165. It is also possible to design the upper body garment 16 in such a way that it can be closed on the back (on the back of the person). An opening can be closed with push buttons as shown in FIG. 3e. For example, the opening can also be closed with a zipper, button with buttonhole (like a shirt), straps that can be knotted or Velcro. The closure can extend vertically over the entire upper body garment 16, such as in a jacket, shirt or vest, or only in a specific area, such as in a polo shirt.

In a preferred embodiment, the upper body garment 16 comprises closure means such as e.g. Tapes or Velcro to adjust the upper body garment 16 to the person's body so that the at least one posture sensor and / or the at least one pad is in contact with the person's skin when the upper body garment 16 is worn by a person.

An upper body garment 16 can also be an undershirt, a top, a jersey or a mixed form of the aforementioned examples. An upper body garment 16 can be any garment resting on the shoulders. The shoulder pad can completely or partially cover the shoulders. The shoulder rest can also be designed only in the form of a carrier or as a cord. The upper body garment 16 can have no, short, half-length or long sleeves.

FIG. 4 shows an exemplary embodiment for the arrangement of posture sensors 12, 121 on an upper body garment 16. The upper body garment 16 shown is a T-shirt 162. The posture sensors 12 could, however, also be attached to another one, for example in FIG. 3a to e described upper body garment 16 may be arranged. The T-shirt 162 is from the back, i.e. viewed from the side that rests on the person's back. The posture sensors 12, 121 can e.g. be located in the area of the neck, shoulders or spine. In the area of the shoulder and the spine, for example, bending sensors 121 can be arranged, which can detect a curvature of the spine or a pulling up or falling off of the shoulders. The bending sensors 121 can have a length of 5 cm to 40 cm. The bending sensors 121 preferably have a length of 10 cm to 30 cm. Long bending sensors 121 can, for example, be arranged in the area of the spine and record this over its entire length from the coccyx to the cervical vertebrae. Furthermore, bending sensors 121 can detect the posture on the shoulders, for example from the left arm to the right arm. A bending sensor 121 can also be arranged on the left shoulder and on the right shoulder. Instead of individual long bending sensors 121, it is also possible to arrange a plurality of shorter bending sensors with a length of, for example, 1 cm to 5 cm, preferably 2 cm to 3 cm, at the locations described. 3-D gyro sensors, e.g. be placed on the shoulders or neck and record the person's posture.

Sensors 12 or bending sensors 121 can be arranged on the upper body garment 16. Only one sensor 12, 121 or a plurality of sensors 12, 121 can be arranged on the upper body garment 16. The sensor 12, 121 can be arranged or incorporated into the upper body garment 16. The sensor 12, 121 can be arranged or fastened to the upper body garment 16 by fastening means such as, for example, Velcro fastener, permanent or releasable adhesive, magnets, buttons, snap fasteners, coating, straps on the upper body garment 16 or in any other form. The sensor 12, 121 can also be inserted or inserted, for example, into pockets or sacks which are arranged on the upper body garment 16. The sensor 12, 121 can also be incorporated into the fabric of the upper body garment 16.

Fig. 5 shows an embodiment for the arrangement of pads 24 for delivering energy to the body of a person on an upper body garment 16. The shown upper body garment 16 is like

CH 714 603 A2 around a T-shirt 162. The pads 24 could also be on another e.g. 3a to 3e upper body garment 16 described. T-shirt 162 is again viewed from the back. The supports 24 can be arranged, for example, in the area of the shoulder blades, the spine or the lower back area. The pads 24 can have a variety of shapes. In particular, pads 24 which can deliver thermal energy to the body are round, oval, square or some other shape which is preferably adapted to the course of the muscles which are to be stimulated. A pad 24 can also be designed to deliver energy to the body in various forms. Different forms of energy can be released to the body at the same time or sequentially. For example, in a first phase, thermal energy is released to the person's body through the support 24. In a second phase, the same pad 24 can, for example, deliver mechanical or electrical energy to the person's body. By stimulating with different forms of energy (mechanical, thermal, electrical), faster and more sustainable relaxation of the muscles can be achieved in some cases.

6 shows a further exemplary embodiment of a device 10 for improving the posture. In the exemplary embodiment, the upper body garment 16, on which posture sensors 12 or bending sensors 121 and pads 24 are arranged, is worn by a person 30. A mobile device 26 is also shown. The signal processor 18 can be arranged in the mobile device 26. The electrical energy source 22 can also be arranged in the mobile device 26.

[0084] In exemplary embodiments, the device 10 can also comprise a plurality of electrical energy sources 22. In exemplary embodiments, the electrical energy source 22 can also be arranged, for example, on each of the supports 24 or posture sensors 12, 121, or an electrical energy source 22 feeds the support 24 or posture sensors 12, 121 in pairs (support 24 or posture sensor 12, 121 arranged on the left and right). , The electrical energy source 22 for operating, for example, the support 24, the posture sensors 12, 121 and the signal processor 18 can be a battery or a rechargeable battery.

[0085] In particular, pads 24 which release thermal energy to the body of the person 30 can comprise several fields. This is indicated by streak lines in the two supports 24 in the lower back area. The individual fields are marked with letters a to d. The individual fields of the support 24 can be supplied with electrical energy separately, so that e.g. only individual areas of the support 24 heat up or individual areas of the support 24 heat up more than others. Furthermore, the individual fields can also be supplied with electrical energy one after the other.

Fig. 7 shows different postures of a person 30. The posture is the position of the human body caused by the interaction of muscles, ligaments and bones. The left illustration shows a person 30 with a first posture of the body. Person 30 has a hollow cross. The middle illustration shows a person 30 with a hump. This can also be a bad posture. The right illustration shows a person 30 with a correct posture.

Correct posture and / or movement can include relaxed muscles. With a correct posture, the entire body can be erect. With a correct posture, the body should not lean against the left or right side of the body. The head or body can appear with a correct posture, as if it were attached to or hung from an invisible thread that emerges at the highest point of the head. With an incorrect or bad posture, the body can lean too far forward, back, left or right. It is also possible that e.g. the shoulders are pulled up or down too much. Furthermore, a hump or a hollow back can be a bad or wrong posture. Correct posture is an indication of relaxed muscles. An incorrect posture is an indication of tense or tense muscles.

A relaxed posture or movement can be person-dependent. For example, certain people may have congenital postures or postures that have changed due to illness, accident or age. It is also possible to define this changed posture as correct posture and to detect deviations from this changed posture as incorrect posture or as incorrect posture. For example, it may also be possible to calibrate the current posture or correct posture so that people with congenital postural disorders, for example, do not have falsified body data.

Depending on the posture or the posture of the body, the energy or the heat can be distributed unevenly or intelligently at a certain point in time, so that the pads are supplied with different amounts of energy at the same time. The energy can also be distributed differently or intelligently depending on the time, so that the pads are supplied with energy one after the other. This can relieve pain and relieve tension. The signal processor can be designed to recognize a person's body malposition based on the body data and to control the delivery of the electrical current to at least one of the conditions. A selection of different therapy scenarios can be provided. Any extensions, adaptations and regulations are possible through software and / or artificial intelligence.

8 shows the back muscles of a person 30 with posture sensors 12 and supports 24. In the example, a posture sensor 12, for example a bending sensor, is arranged on each shoulder. Further along the spine e.g. in the area of the 5th cervical vertebra, in the area of the 6th thoracic vertebra, in the area of the 9 thoracic vertebra and / or

CH 714 603 A2 a body posture sensor 12 can be arranged in the area of the 1st lumbar vertebra. The posture sensors 12 can be, for example, acceleration sensors, 3-D motion sensors (gyroscope), temperature sensors or also bending sensors.

In the exemplary embodiment, supports 24 are also shown on the left and right sides in the region between the neck and shoulder. In addition, a support 24 in the area of the 1st thoracic vertebra and a support 24 arranged on the left and right sides in the area of the 10 thoracic vertebra are shown. A mobile device 26 or a mainboard is also shown. The signal processor 18 can be arranged in the mobile device 26. The mobile device 26 can be arranged on an upper body garment or incorporated into an upper body garment. A specialized mobile device 26 which e.g. includes the signal processor with a universal mobile device 26 e.g. exchange or synchronize data on a smartphone. For example, the electrical energy source 22 can also be arranged in the specialized mobile device 26.

9a shows a mobile device 26 which is connected to the device 10 for improving the posture. The connection can be made, for example, via a radio connection via a piconet such as Bluetooth, ANT or NFC (Near Field Communication). All parts of the device for improving posture (posture sensor, signal processor, supports 24, electrical energy source) which exchange data or information with one another can exchange data, for example, via one of the radio connections mentioned above. The mobile device 26 can be a mobile phone or a smartphone or a tablet or a mobile device specially designed for improving posture.

9a shows the outlines of an upper body of a person 30, for example on a display of a mobile device 26, for example a smartphone. In the silhouette on the display, 16 posture sensors 12 and / or pads 24 can be shown in an upper body garment. The person 30 who uses the device 10 to improve the posture can be referred to as a user. For example, the user can enter, check or change the arrangement of the posture sensors 12 or pads 24 on the upper body garment 16. It is also possible for the person 30 to receive the supply of electrical current or the intensity with which electrical, mechanical or thermal energy is delivered to the body, e.g. influenced or controlled via the touchscreen of the mobile device 26. The influencing of the energy output is shown, for example, with a plus sign and a minus sign on the display of the mobile device 26. By touching the plus sign, the user can increase the energy output, for example. By touching the minus sign, the user can reduce the energy output, for example.

9b shows the upper body of a person 30 on the display, for example of a smartphone. On the display the user can e.g. his posture recognized by the device for improving the posture are displayed. The user can also see on the display how he can improve his posture. The suggestions for improvement can be supplemented with symbols or animated.

9c again shows the upper body of a person 30 on the display, for example of a smartphone. As a mobile device, the smartphone can output 26 suggestions for improving the posture to the user. The suggestions can e.g. Include movement or gymnastics exercises that the user should perform. The suggestions can be communicated to the user in a predetermined regularity, so that the user is reminded of them, for example, once a day at a certain time, or is asked to do movement or gymnastics exercises. The exercises help the user e.g. relax tense muscles or strengthen muscles and thereby improve posture. The exercises can be described as active measures. The exercises can be personalized, tailored to a specific user or to a specific incorrect posture, automatically compiled and output. The regular notification motivates you to exercise more. This can counteract chronic tension and pain.

The combination of active and passive measures lead to a healthy and correct posture. Constantly concentrated heat releases tension so that the body can find its way back to its natural position. This means there are no long-term negative consequences.

Fig. 10 shows an electrical circuit diagram for the posture improvement device. In the schematic illustration, a bending sensor 121 or a bending measuring strip and an acceleration sensor 12 or accelerometer are connected to the signal processor 18, which has an intelligent control. Additional data or parameters can be transmitted to the signal processor 18. The additional data can, for example, specify a setpoint or a setpoint deviation. This additional data can e.g. specify a relative target body position 32 with an angle or an absolute target body position 34 which specifies an angle with respect to the acceleration due to gravity. The data can, for example, be predetermined or adapted or changed by a user of the device for improving the posture. The data can be specified or adjusted on the posture sensor 12 itself or, for example, on a mobile device 26. The signal processor 18 or the intelligent control can generate one or more control signals 20 depending on the received data. The control signal 20 can be used to influence regulation or control. The control signal 20 for controlling the electrical energy source controls the electrical current 28 which is emitted as energy from a support 24 to the body of the person 30. The electrical energy can be transmitted as electrical current 28 or electromyostimulation 36 by an EMS controller (energy management system) 38 to the person's body. The electrical current 28 can also have a

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Vibration controller 40 by a vibrator 42 via vibrations as mechanical energy to the body or the skin of the person.

Furthermore, the control signal 20 for controlling the electrical energy source can also be used to regulate the electrical current 28 and thus the energy which is released as thermal energy to the body of the person. 10, using the example of the delivery of thermal energy for the heating, shows that the temperature can also be measured with a temperature sensor 44 on the support 24, for example in order not to exceed or fall below a predetermined temperature. Furthermore, a setpoint temperature 46 can be specified via an input (setpoint adjustment). Measuring or controlling the energy given off to the body can also take place when electrical or mechanical energy is given off to the body of the person. Furthermore, an input can also be provided when electrical or mechanical energy is delivered to the body of a person (setpoint adjustment).

Fig. 11 shows a device 10 for improving posture with four pads 24. The four pads 24 can e.g. be connected to an electrical energy source 22 via a cable. The cables shown can supply the pads with electrical energy. The cables can also be used to exchange body data and / or control signals. The electrical energy source 22 can be arranged, for example, in a mobile device 26. The mobile device 26 can be a mobile device 26 provided specifically for the device 10 for improving the posture. Posture sensors, which record body data, can be arranged on one or more supports 24.

In accordance with exemplary embodiments, in contrast to heat plasters, the support does not require an adhesive. This means there is less risk of an allergic reaction to the skin (allergy-friendly). Furthermore, the electrical energy sources can be rechargeable. This can be more sustainable than a heat patch.

Exemplary embodiments show an upper body garment for improving a posture. At least one posture sensor is arranged on the upper body garment and is designed to at least partially detect the posture and / or movement of the person and to generate analog or digital body data dependent on the posture and / or movement of the person. A signal processor which is designed to receive the body data and to determine an existing posture and / or an existing movement sequence of the person and to generate at least one control signal as a function of the determined posture and / or the determined movement sequence. Furthermore, at least one support which is arranged on the upper body garment and is designed to receive electrical current from an electrical energy source as a function of the control signal and to deliver energy to the body of the person, so that the posture of the person improves.

Certain aspects have been described in connection with a device, but these aspects can also represent a description of the corresponding method, so that a block or an element of a device can also be understood as a corresponding method step or as a feature of a method step.

Accordingly, aspects that have been described in connection with or as a method step also represent a description of a corresponding block or details or features of a corresponding device. Parts or all of the method steps can be performed using a hardware apparatus, such as For example, a smartphone, a microprocessor, a programmable computer or an electronic circuit. In some embodiments, some or more of the most important method steps can be carried out by such a hardware apparatus.

Depending on the implementation requirements, exemplary embodiments of the invention can be implemented in hardware or in software. The implementation can be carried out using a digital storage medium, for example a memory stick, a memory card, a DVD, a Blu-ray disc, a CD, a ROM, a PROM, an EPROM, an EEPROM or a FLASH memory, a hard disk or another Magnetic or optical memory are performed, on which electronically readable control signals are stored, which can interact with a programmable computer system or in such a way that the respective method is carried out. The digital storage medium can thus be computer-readable.

Thus, exemplary embodiments according to the invention can include a data carrier which has electronically readable control signals which are able to interact with a programmable computer system such that one of the methods described herein can be carried out.

Embodiments of the present invention can be implemented as a computer program with a program code, the program code being effective to carry out one of the methods when the computer program is running on a computer. The program code can, for example, also be stored on a machine-readable carrier.

Other embodiments include the computer program for performing one of the methods described herein, the computer program being stored on a machine readable medium.

An exemplary embodiment of the method according to the invention is thus expressed differently, a computer program that has a program code for performing one of the methods described herein when the computer program runs on a computer. The data carrier, the digital storage medium or the recorded medium are usually tangible or non-volatile.

CH 714 603 A2 Furthermore, a further exemplary embodiment of the method according to the invention is a data carrier (or a digital storage medium or a computer-readable medium) on which the computer program for performing one of the methods described herein is recorded.

A further exemplary embodiment of the method according to the invention is a data stream or a sequence of signals which represents the computer program for carrying out one of the methods described herein. The data stream or the sequence of signals can, for example, be configured to be transferred via a data communication connection, for example via the Internet.

[0111] A further exemplary embodiment comprises a processing device, for example a computer, a tablet, a smartphone or a programmable logic component, which is configured or adapted to carry out one of the methods described herein.

A further exemplary embodiment comprises a computer on which the computer program for performing one of the methods described herein is installed.

A further exemplary embodiment according to the invention comprises a device or a system which is configured to transmit a computer program for carrying out at least one of the methods described herein to a receiver. The transmission can take place electronically or optically, for example. The receiver can be, for example, a computer, a mobile device, a storage device or a similar device. The device or the system can comprise, for example, a file server for transmitting the computer program to the recipient.

[0114] In embodiments, a programmable logic device (e.g., a field programmable gate array, an FPGA) can be used to perform some or all of the functionalities of the methods described herein. In some embodiments, a field programmable gate array may cooperate with a microprocessor to perform one of the methods described herein. Generally, in some embodiments, the methods are performed with any hardware device. This can be a universally usable hardware such as a computer processor (CPU) or hardware specific to the method, such as an ASIC.

The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Modifications and changes to the arrangements and details described herein may be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention is intended to be limited only by the scope of the following claims and not by the specific details presented with reference to the description and explanation of the exemplary embodiments herein.

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Claims (15)

claims A device (10) for improving a person's posture (30) comprising: at least one posture sensor (12) which is designed to at least partially detect the posture and / or movement of the person (30) and to generate analog or digital body data (14) dependent on the posture and / or movement thereof; an upper body garment (16) on which the at least one posture sensor (12) is arranged; a signal processor (18) which is designed to receive the body data (14) and to determine an existing posture and / or an existing movement sequence of the person; and to generate at least one control signal (20) as a function of the determined posture and / or the determined movement sequence; and at least one support (24) which is arranged on the upper body garment (16) and is designed to receive electrical current (28) from an electrical energy source (22) in dependence on the control signal (20) and to supply energy to the body of the person ( 30) so that the posture of the person (30) improves. 2. Device according to claim 1, wherein the support (24) is designed to convert the electrical current (28) into thermal energy and to deliver the thermal energy to the body of the person (30). 3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the signal processor (18) is designed to detect the temperature of the support (24) and to generate the control signal (20) depending on the temperature of the support (24). 4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the support (24) is designed to convert the electrical energy into mechanical energy and to deliver mechanical energy to the body of the person (30). 5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the support (24) is designed to deliver the electrical energy as electrical current (28) to the body of the person (30). 6. The device according to claim 5, wherein the device comprises a skin resistance sensor, which is designed to detect the skin resistance of the person (30) and the signal processor (18) is designed to generate a control signal (20) matched to the skin resistance, so that the electrical current (28) delivered to the body of the person is at least approximately constant. 7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one support (24) is positioned on the upper body garment (16) in such a way that the upper body clothing (16) is worn by a person (30) on the support (24) is arranged in the place where contracted muscles lie under the skin of the person (30). 8. The device according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the at least one support (24) is positioned on the upper body garment (16) in such a way that when the upper body garment (16) is worn by a person (30), the support (24) in Area of the neck and / or in the area of the spine is arranged. 9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the signal processor (18) is designed to compare the determined posture with a target body posture and / or the determined movement sequence with a target movement sequence and depending on the deviation between the determined posture and the target body posture and / or to generate the control signal (20) from the determined movement sequence and the target movement sequence. 10. The device according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the at least one posture sensor (12) is a 3D gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a bending sensor (121), a temperature sensor or a sensor with a strain gauge. CH 714 603 A2 11. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the at least one posture sensor (12) is arranged in the shoulder area or centrally in the back area of the upper body garment (16), so that the region of the upper body garment (16) worn by a person (30) the shoulder or spine is detectable. 12. A system for improving a person's posture (30) comprising: a device according to one of claims 1 to 11; a mobile device (32) which is designed to receive data from the signal processor (18) and / or to output it to the signal processor (18). 13. A method of improving a person's posture (30), the method comprising: Generating body data (14), which are dependent on the posture and / or movement of the person (30), by means of at least one sensor (12) which is arranged on an upper body garment (16); Determining an existing posture and / or an existing movement sequence of the person (30) and generating at least one control signal (20) as a function of the determined posture and / or the determined movement sequence, Receiving electrical current (28) from an electrical energy source (22) through at least one pad (24) as a function of the control signal (20) and delivering energy to the body of the person (30) so that the posture of the person (30) improved. 14. The method according to claim 13, further comprising delivering information relating to the determined at least one posture and / or the at least one movement sequence. 15. Computer program with a program code for performing the method according to claim 14 or 15, if the computer program runs on a computer or processor.