Carpal tunnel infomatic monitor
US9808208B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/67
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device, system and method for monitoring carpal tunnel syndrome (“CTS”). The device comprises a body configured to be worn by a user, sensors, a processor, a vibration mechanism, and a power source. The sensors monitor a position of the user's hand to prevent CTS. The processor of the device is configured to determine if the user's hand is in a CTS position and the processor is configured to generate an alert signal to alert the user to the CTS position.
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