System for using a digit to position a prosthetic or orthotic device
US7828857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/7635
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for determining a grip or grasp pattern of a prosthetic terminal device or other orthotic device using the position of the thumb or other digit as the initial determination of the grasping function. The system comprising sensors, an electronic control system and a motor drive.
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