Apparatus for control of a prosthetic
US11103368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/7862
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic device control apparatus includes at least one sensor worn by a user. The sensor(s) determines a user's movement. A control module is in communication with the sensor(s). The control module communicates movement information to a prosthetic. A method for controlling a prosthetic device includes sensing a user's movement, communicating the movement through a control module to a prosthetic device; and controlling the movement of a prosthetic device.
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