Support system and method
US11266353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/34
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A posture support system for a person supporting appliance comprising: a module (300), each module (300) comprising: an expandable body (20), means (60) for changing the degree of expansion of the expandable body (20); a sensor (27) configured to produce measurement data corresponding to the degree of expansion of the expandable body (2); a processor (116) arranged to process the measurement data generated from the sensor (27); and a wireless communication unit (114) arranged to transmit the measurement data wirelessly to a controller (320) and receive control data to control the degree of expansion of the expandable body (20).
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