Joint control systems and methods utilizing muscle activation sensing
US9192487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/7635
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for controlling a prosthetic limb are provided. A sensor component receives input from a wearer's muscle and provides a signal to a control component. The sensor component may be a force sensing resistor placed inside a socket of a prosthetic limb between a residual limb and the hard side of the socket. The control component processes the signal and provides instructions to an actuation component. In this manner, an actuation component may move a joint, or may change the velocity of a joint, or may change other characteristics of the prosthetic limb.
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