Systems, methods, and techniques for eye gaze control of seat and bed positioning
US12226330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2637
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, systems, and techniques for controlling posture by using eye gaze technology to facilitate position changes in seating, such as in a wheelchair or bed, are provided. Example embodiments provide an Eye Gaze Posture Control System (“EGPCS”) which enables people with advanced motor neuron diseases or disabilities like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or muscular dystrophy to use eye gaze technologies to control their seating and bed positioning. In one embodiment, the example EGPCS comprises a posture and pressure advisor, logging and telemetry logic, a posture control application, device interface(s) to one or more other devices that control aspects of the powered wheelchair or bed, and eye gaze actuation control. These components cooperate to adjust position of a seat or a bed using eye gaze technology as opposed to by a virtual cursor or by manual control.
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