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System, method and apparatus for orientation control

US9121699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2013
Grant dateSep 1, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/7685
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for control of a device includes at least one sensor module detecting orientation of a user's body part. The at least one sensor module is in communication with a device module configured to command an associated device. The at least one sensor module detects orientation of the body part. The at least one sensor module sends output signals related to orientation of the user's body part to the device module and the device module controls the associated device based on the signals from the at least one sensor module.

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