한국인 인체측정을 사용한 새로운 베개 디자인

The new pillow design using anthropometry of Korean subjects

Objective: Measuring anthropometry of subjects to reflect in new pillow designs aiming at optimal position while sleeping. Method: 102 adult subjects with age of 19 or more were recruited for this study. Outcome measures 17 anthropometry were measured using an sliding caliper, anthropometer, a measuring tape, and a pen for point indication. Extra 5 dimensions were obtained while conducting this study. Results: The outcome had found that there are differences between males and females in body anthropometry. For male and female subjects, the distance between Occiput and the wall surface was 28.84 ㎜ and 23.02 ㎜ each; and the distance between neck and the wall surface was 43.99 ㎜ and 49.09 ㎜. The distance between ear and shoulder was 141.96 ㎜ and 121.94 for male and female subjects, and the distance between neck and shoulder was 152.38 ㎜ and 139.8 ㎜ for each. These findings suggest that the height of a pillow should be different between supine and lateral position, by 113.12 ㎜ from the head, and 108.39 ㎜ from the neck for male, and 98.92 ㎜ from the head, and 90.71 ㎜ from the neck for female. Conclusion: The study indicates that there are differences in anthropometry between supine and lateral position for both gender; and there are gender differences in anthropometry. The new pillow design should reflect these findings.