Monitoring posture
US8932236B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0261
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In order to monitor an individual's posture, a cable is incorporated within a garment that is configured to be worn on an individual's upper body such that at least a portion of the cable spans an upper back region of the garment. A sensor is configured to monitor tension in the cable and to generate an alert when the tension in the cable exceeds a threshold level.
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