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Force-sensing orthotic electric device controller

US8244655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateOct 13, 2008
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G5/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Control devices and kits of components of control devices are provided. The subject invention also provides systems for designing control devices and/or kits of components of control devices. A system user can provide data about an end user to an expert system via a user interface, and the expert system can use the data and a method for selecting appropriate components to design a control device and/or kit. The control device can be a self-referenced control device and can include a controller and a wearable interface.

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