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Footcare product dispensing kiosk

US8117922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2006
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/046
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.

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