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Method and apparatus for a self-powered RFID-readable pedometer

US7938013B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2009
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device, system and method for analyzing a user's motion using a piezoelectric film to generate a plurality of deformation signals based upon an associated plurality of deformations, an EEPROM to record data associated with the plurality of deformation signals, and a transceiver to receive at least a portion of the recorded data from the EEPROM and to transmit data, wherein the analysis may determine an abnormality in the user's gait.

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