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Posture sensor automatic calibration

US8818748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2012
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2032

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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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