Device for avoiding excessive burdens on the human foot while walking and operating method therefor
US10674781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0214
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for avoiding excessive loads on the human foot when walking comprises a shoe insole having at least one force sensor for generating a measurement signal indicating loads and/or partial loads on the foot; an analyzing unit electrically connected to the at least one force sensor for analyzing the measurement signal of the at least one force sensor; an electric power source to provide electric power to the analyzing unit; and a feedback control signal generator which generates a feedback control signal on the basis of the analysis of the analyzing unit for monitoring loads and/or partial loads on the foot, e.g., by means of an actuator, wherein the sensitive components are disposed in a housing to protect them, in particular from water and/or pressure loads. Furthermore, a method for operating the device is provided.
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