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Posture detection system

US7471290B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2005
Grant dateDec 30, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36535
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus are described for posture detection. Orientations of a body are detected with respect to first and second axes. A movement of the body with respect to a third axis is also detected. Three-dimensional orientations of the body are determined based on the orientations and the movement. The detected posture may be used for applications such as controlling medical devices and detecting patient disorders.

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