Gait assistance slab
US11499310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gait assistance slab is provided. The gait assistance slab includes a body that includes an outer surface. The gait assistance slab further includes a plurality of sensors disposed inside the body. The gait assistance slab further includes a plurality of actuators disposed inside the body. The gait assistance slab further includes circuitry communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors and the plurality of actuators. The circuitry detects a presence of a person on the outer surface based on an electric signal acquired from one of the plurality of sensors. The circuitry determines a level of actuation of one of the plurality of actuators based on the detected presence of the person and the acquired electric signal. The circuitry further controls, based on the determined level of actuation, the one of the plurality of actuators to assist gait of the person on the outer surface.
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