Mobility assistance devices with automated assessment and adjustment control
US11642272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40305
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of controlling a mobility device and related device including at least one actuator component that drives at least one joint component is described. The control method may include executing a control application with an electronic controller to perform: receiving a command in the control system of the mobility device for initiating an automated assessment and adjustment protocol; controlling one or more mobility device components to perform the automated assessment; electronically gathering user performance data associated with the automated assessment and determining user performance metrics; and electronically controlling one or more of the mobility device components in accordance with the performance metrics. The automated assessment includes controlling mobility device components to perform a predetermined assessment activity related to performance of the mobility device and/or user. Automatic adjustments to the device components, including adjusting tension and resistance levels of the joint components, may then be made based the performance metrics.
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