Feedback control system for walking
US4569352A · kind A · utility
201Cited by
10References
9Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/62
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computer algorithm and hardware are disclosed for feedback control of movement in man for standing and walking. The system measures motion of the hips, knees and ankles and generates control signals for ten different muscle groups. Hip and knee supports are provided for restricting hip and knee movement to a common plane.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.