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Electric walking assistant device

US9433552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2014
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S17/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electromotive walking assistance device includes a drive unit including a plurality of wheels and a motor for driving at least on portion of the plurality of wheels, a sensor unit sensing a distance from a user, a manipulation unit sensing a user's manipulation, and a controller controlling the motor based on a signal of the distance from the user and a signal of the user's manipulation.

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