Posture sensor automatic calibration
US8165840B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F17/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method automatically calibrate a posture sensor, such as by detecting a walking state or a posture change. For example, a three-axis accelerometer can be used to detect a patient's activity or posture. This information can be used to automatically calibrate subsequent posture or acceleration data.
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