| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 20080214962 | System and method for monitoring plantar temperature of the foot - A console for measuring plantar foot pressure includes a support case and at least two temperature sensitive pads, disposed in the case, configured to allow a user to measure the temperature of the soles of their feet without assistance. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080306410 | Methods and apparatuses for measuring pressure points - Pressure sensing methods, systems, and computer program products for detecting and monitoring pressure in selectable areas of interest include a sensing system to determine in-sole foot pressure of a user in sports training and monitoring applications. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090062695 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING AND ANALYZING EFFORTS EXERTED BY THE LEGS - The invention concerns methods and apparatus for measuring and analyzing leg effort. The apparatus includes a motorized treadmill secured to two superimposed upper and lower assemblies that are mounted in combination with measurement sensors. The apparatus may be used for analyzing the forces exerted while running, for example, by means of the lower assembly, or walking, by means of both the lower and upper assemblies. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090247909 | Shoe or insole fitting navigation system - The present invention presents a shoe or insole fitting navigation system which can determine bias in gravity center balance of foot sole accurately anytime, even when a foot sole pressure distribution has a defect part where a load can not be measured, and can select a foot-problem-care shoe or insole adequately. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100004566 | INTELLIGENT ORTHOTIC INSOLES - An intelligent insole for generating time sensitive information about the pressure on the foot. The insole includes a custom-made, semi-custom or generically sized orthotic component. The orthotic is laminated with a top cover and an intermediate pressure sensor having an array of capacitive pressure sensors. Signal processing equipment may be embedded in the insole or placed locally with the insole as on the side of a shoe. The processor also can connect to a wireless transmitter for relaying the information to a remote site. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100056960 | Device and method for capturing a gait pattern - The invention relates to a device for capturing a gait pattern of a living being, comprising a tread plate ( | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100076346 | Method and System for Energy Returning Ankle Foot Orthosis (ERAFO) - An orthotic device/system and method including at least one energy storage component and at least one trigger component which prevents release of the stored energy until the desired point in the movement cycle of an extremity. Use of the device/system and method permits, among other things, the orthosis to capture energy from the force present between a patient and a supporting surface and return it at a specified point in the movement cycle of the subject's extremity. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100106061 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL DETECTION OF THE SPATIAL SHAPE OF A FOOT - A method for the three-dimensional, digitized sensing of the spatial shape of at least one foot of a person. The method includes: determining a desired position for the foot which is predefined by the footwear to be selected or fabricated; moving the foot to the desired position by means of a device which can preferably be adjusted using a motor; optical sensing and digitizing the three-dimensional spatial shape of the foot in the desired position. Furthermore, an arrangement by means of which at least one foot of a person is moved to a desired position and the spatial shape of the foot is digitized in a mainly contactless manner includes a bottom plate, a first support and a second support. The first and second supports are movable, preferably using a motor, parallel or perpendicular to the bottom plate to move the foot to the desired position. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100145233 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAINING HUMAN SUBJECTS TO IMPROVE OFF-AXIS NEUROMUSCULAR CONTROL OF THE LOWER LIMBS - Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured knee ligament in sports-related activities, especially in pivoting sports. Considering that the knee is free to flex/extend but has much more limited motions about the off-axis (tibia rotation and valgus/varus), ACL injuries are often associated with excessive off-axis loadings. A pivoting/sliding mechanism combined with sagittal plane movement/exercise is described as a diagnostic tool to evaluate off-axis neuromechanical and anatomical risk factors of noncontact ACL injuries. The pivoting/sliding mechanism is also described as an intervention tool for off-axis training, possibly based on the diagnosis, to reduce the incidence of ACL injuries. Training outcome can also be evaluated using the pivoting/sliding mechanism. In general, the pivoting/sliding mechanism can be used with many sagittal plane exercise machines and used to improve off-axis control of the lower limbs and reduce lower limb injuries. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100152619 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER-PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MEASURING PRESSURE POINTS - Force sensing methods, systems, and computer-program products may be used to sense pressure at a plurality of points of a user's foot, including its bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Such systems, methods, and computer-program products sense pressure along the bottom of a user's foot during sports training and monitoring applications, electronic games, and diagnostic systems. In particular, the system generally comprises a transducer having a plurality of points of interest, an insole node for collecting and transmitting data sensed at the plurality of points of interest, first means for coupling that data across a network, by way of second means for coupling same to a collector node, and then to a computer. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100198111 | METHOD FOR INFLUENCING THE PRONATION BEHAVIOUR OF A SHOE - The invention relates to a method for influencing the pronation behaviour of a shoe ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100210973 | Medical pressure measuring device - A medical pressure measuring device placed upon a patient's foot for accurately measuring pounds pressure as the patient stands and ambulates includes a flexible wrap having hook and loop fastening connections, a flat load cell sensor on the wrap bottom interconnected to a readily and easily viewable digital display for showing a digital readout of pounds pressure and power for the digital display being provided by a flat lithium nickel size battery and the wrap adaptable for fitting onto adult-size or child-size feet. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100217157 | DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for measuring and analyzing locomotion is provided. The system may include a gait analysis apparatus that is configured to provide multi-dimensional measurements of the gait of an individual as the individual traverses the apparatus. The multiple dimensions may include force, space, time, and frequency. The gait analysis apparatus may be configured to provide a gait measurement processing device with the multi-dimensional measurements. Based on the multi-dimensional measurements, the gait measurement processing device may, for example, diagnose the test subject with a particular NM disease and/or injury, monitor progression of the particular NM disease and/or injury over time, and determine which measurements may be used as biomarkers to identify the particular NM disease and/or injury. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100234769 | Sports training system - A method for optimizing the performance of an athlete includes capturing an image of the athlete performing a biomechanical movement. A video signal is generated from the captured image. Ground reaction forces generated by the athlete are measured at the athlete's insoles and are transmitted as force data to a central processing unit. The force data is synchronized with the video signal by the central processing unit for display or storage. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100262044 | ORTHOSIS AND METHOD OF USE FOR TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF DROPFOOT - A functional electrical stimulation brace responsive to various positions of an intended wearer's foot. The device includes a plurality of sensors positioned at different locations under the intended wearer's foot to detect the current position of the foot. Outputs from the sensors are fed to a controller that uses logic to activate an electrical stimulation unit that stimulates the peroneal muscles of a patient at the appropriate times during the patient's gait. The device may also employ mechanical stabilization of the ankle in addition to the functional electrical stimulation by means of an ankle foot orthosis with a variable resistance hinge. The electrodes are embedded in fixed locations in the brace upper portion so that optimal location of the electrodes relative to the peroneal muscles is maintained every time the device is applied. Also provided is a method for assistance and rehabilitation for a patient by electrical stimulation of the peroneal muscles. In the method, the position of the foot is detected and the peroneal muscles are stimulated responsive to particular positions of the patient's foot in order to activate the muscles at the appropriate times during the patient's gait. The device also provides lateral and torsional stability by means of the ankle-foot orthosis. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100286570 | WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION DETERMINATION APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100324455 | DEVICES FOR MANAGEMENT OF FOOT INJURIES AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention provides orthotic devices for use in managing the treatment and prevention of lower extremity injuries, including foot ulcers. In various aspects, the present invention provides foot-worn orthotics which provide for improved compliance monitoring, and methods of their manufacture and use. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100324456 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING LIMB MOTION - Control systems and methods are disclosed for processing a time series of signals associated with the movement of a device associated with a limb. The time series of motion signals is filtered, such as thorough an autoregressive filter, and compared to stored data sets representing a limb-motion event and/or phase. In certain examples, a plurality of accelerometers generate the time series of motion signals based at least on acceleration measurements in three orthogonal directions and/or planes. The acceleration measurements may relate to the movement of an artificial limb, such as a prosthetic or orthotic device. Upon determining an event and/or phase of limb motion, the control system may trigger an actuator to appropriately adjust one or more prosthetic or orthotic joints. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100331740 | THROMBOSIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS PROPHYLAXIS - Use of a device to reduce risk of thrombosis and osteoporosis, which uses a pressure transducer to measure the forefoot force generated by a person with their forefoot, and generates a signal so that the person can recognize whether their forefoot force has reached a minimum value. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110054358 | GAIT AND POSTURE ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD USING CORRECTED FOOT PRESSURE - There is provided a gait/posture analysis method which analyzes a gait/posture of a walker wearing a shoe having one or more pressure sensors attached thereon. The gait/posture analysis method includes: measuring a base foot pressure, which is generated when the walker wears the shoe, at arbitrary time intervals; calculating a representative base foot pressure by using the plurality of base foot pressures measured at the arbitrary time intervals; correcting a foot pressure measured by the pressure sensors by using the representative base foot pressure; calculating a foot-pressure related value, which is to be used for analyzing the gait/posture of the walker, by using the corrected foot pressure; and analyzing the gait/posture of the walker by using the foot-pressure related value. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110098605 | FOOT FUNCTION SENSOR - A system for measuring the force of the feet of a user upon the support surface of an item of footwear for each foot at multiple locations has a plurality of sensors each predictably varying in resistance upon application of a force thereto. The sensors send signals reflective of the force to an A-D converter. The digitalized signals reflective of the resistance and in some cases deflection are sent to a receiver for storage in a memory and for further transmission to a computing device to compute and display the force at each of the multiple points. An accelerometer may also be combined proximate to or attached to the insert to supply signals reflective of the acceleration and which can be used to calculate and display other information including acceleration, speed and distance. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110098606 | SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING GAIT DYNAMICS - Systems and method for monitoring gait dynamics are disclosed. The performance of an orthotic or prosthetic device or other device associated with a limb may be measured based on the resistance of a bending sensor. Data from the sensors is gathered or processed, particularly for purposes of alignment, safety, failure, usage, selection, and artificial proprioception. Information relating to the device may be outputted visually or auditorily to an individual. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110118630 | ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOSIS PRESCRIPTION ASSISTIVE DEVICE - A measurement device ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110130686 | Patient Weight Bearing Monitor - A weight sensor includes a pad of electrically insulative material having a through aperture and electrode plates secured to its top and bottom surfaces at least partially covering the aperture. An electrical contactor in the aperture responds to a compressive force applied across the pad thickness to electrically interconnect the electrodes and close a circuit that permits an alarm to be actuated. The sensor is disposed in footwear worn by a patient being rehabilitated from a lower limb surgery or injury. The stiffness/compressibility of the pad determines the applied patient weight or compressive force required to permit the contactor to close the circuit between the electrodes. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110166480 | FOOT COMPRESSION SYSTEM - Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110275956 | Intelligent Orthotic Insoles - An intelligent insole for generating time sensitive information about the pressure on the foot. The insole includes a custom-made, semi-custom or generically sized orthotic component. The orthotic is laminated with a top cover and an intermediate pressure sensor having an array of capacitive pressure sensors. Signal processing equipment may be embedded in the insole or placed locally with the insole as on the side of a shoe. The processor also can connect to a wireless transmitter for relaying the information to a remote site. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110288446 | FOOT CORRECTING AND BALANCING SHOE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING AND BALANCING USER'S FOOT - A foot correcting and balancing shoe assembly includes at least one sole unit having an imaginary transverse line dividing the sole unit into front- and rear-half regions. The rear-half region includes left and right rear-half sections, and a heel area spanning rear portions of the left and right rear-half sections. A foot arch correction device is mounted detachably to the sole unit. At least one balancing pad is mounted detachably within the sole unit below the foot arch correction device, and at a predetermined location in at least one of the left and right rear-half sections to maintain foot balance for a user. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110301504 | PRESSURE-DETECTING SHOE - A pressure-detecting shoe includes a main body and a pressure sensor module. The main body includes a toe region, a ball region and a heel region. The pressure sensor module includes a toe pressure sensitive bag, a toe pressure sensor, a ball pressure sensitive bag, a ball pressure sensor, a heel pressure sensitive bag, a heel pressure sensor, a process unit, and a power supply unit supplying electric power for the process unit. The toe pressure sensitive bag, the ball pressure sensitive bag and the heel pressure sensitive bag are impressed by the toe region, the ball region and the heel region respectively. The toe, ball and heel pressure sensors detect corresponding pressures from the toe region, the ball region and the heel region, respectively, and transform the corresponding pressures to pressure signals. The process unit obtains the corresponding pressure signals and calculates the corresponding pressures according to the signals. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120010534 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AN UNDER FOOT LOAD PROFILE OF A TIBIAL FRACTURE PATIENT DURING A PERIOD OF PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING - Systems, devices, and methods for measuring an under foot load profile of a tibial fracture patient during a period of partial weight bearing are described. The system may include a walking boot cast. A housing, including an inner surface and an upper surface that cooperate to define an inner cavity, may be oriented with respect to a patient's tibia. The upper surface is slidably received within the inner cavity in a piston and cylinder configuration. The system may include a pressure sensor configured to monitor the load profile of a patient during the desired period of partial weight bearing. The pressure sensor may be located below the upper surface. The system may include a noncompressible force transmitter positioned within the inner cavity and at least partially encapsulating an upper portion of the pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing to the pressure sensor. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120010535 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AN UNDER FOOT LOAD PROFILE OF A PATIENT DURING A PERIOD OF PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING - Systems, devices, and methods for measuring an under foot load profile of a patient during a period of partial weight bearing are described. The system may include a walking boot cast. A housing, including an inner surface and an upper surface that cooperate to define an inner cavity, may be oriented with respect to a patient's leg. The upper surface may be slidably received within the inner cavity in a piston and cylinder configuration or may be otherwise configured. The system may include a pressure sensor configured to monitor the load profile of a patient during the desired period of partial weight bearing. The pressure sensor may be located below the upper surface. The system may include a noncompressible force transmitter positioned within the inner cavity and at least partially encapsulating an upper portion of the pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing to the pressure sensor. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120029388 | FORCE BEARING MONITOR APPARATUS FOR SPORTS SHOES - A force bearing monitor apparatus for sports shoes includes a first accelerometer module located at a rear end of a sole of a shoe and a second accelerometer module located at a front end of the sole to measure alterations of a first acceleration and a second acceleration borne by the shoe when a user is stridden and stepped during running. Through generation sequence of the alterations of the first and second accelerations, an exercise mode is determined. And through processing of a first signal processing unit and an interrelation processing unit, a first reacting force and a second reacting force are derived, and the ratio of the first and second reacting forces is obtained to serve as a control factor to adjust softness and hardness of the sole. According to the exercise mode, the softness and hardness of the sole can be made in response to the ground. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120035509 | GAIT ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS - Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035510 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE HOLD ON A LOWER LIMB OF A KNITTED ELASTIC VEIN COMPRESSION ORTHOSIS - The orthosis ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120143092 | FOOTCARE PRODUCT DISPENSING KIOSK - A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120143093 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR GATHERING AND PROCESSING BIOMETRIC AND BIOMECHANICAL DATA - Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for measuring and analyzing movements of a body and for communicating information related to such body movements over a network. In certain embodiments, a system gathers biometric and biomechanical data relating to positions, orientations, and movements of various body parts of a user performed during sports activities, physical rehabilitation, or military or law enforcement activities. The biometric and biomechanical data can be communicated to a local and/or remote interface, which uses digital performance assessment tools to provide a performance evaluation to the user. The performance evaluation may include a graphical representation (e.g., a video), statistical information, and/or a comparison to another user and/or instructor. In some embodiments, the biometric and biomechanical data is communicated wirelessly to one or more devices including a processor, display, and/or data storage medium for further analysis, archiving, and data mining. In some embodiments, the device includes a cellular telephone. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120184878 | INTELLIGENT DEVICE TO MONITOR AND REMIND PATIENTS WITH FOOTWEAR, WALKING AIDS, BRACES, OR ORTHOTICS - A system is provided for monitoring whether a user is wearing and/or using a tagged device such as prescribed footwear, a walking aid, a brace or other orthotics. The system may detect whether the user is using a tagged device and can, in some embodiments, alert the user or the user's caregivers if the user ambulates without using the tagged device. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120197161 | FOOTCARE PRODUCT DISPENSING KIOSK - A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120232429 | SENSING FORCE DURING PARTIAL AND TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for measuring forces in the space of a knee during surgery. Such forces can be caused by tension in the ligaments of the knee. A femoral member is engaged with a distal femur. While the knee is flexed, partially extended, or fully extended, a force sensor and a gauge shim can be placed in the gap between the femoral member and the tibial plateau to measure the forces therebetween. The force sensor provides an accurate and quantifiable measurement of force, making knee replacement surgery and ligament tension balancing more accurate, standardized and repeatable. The force sensor comprises an elongate housing which comprises a thin force sensing distal portion and a proximal handle portion. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120253233 | ALGORITHM FOR QUANTITATIVE STANDING BALANCE ASSESSMENT - A system, method, and apparatus is provided for calculating a risk of falls from pressure measurements. Pressure data may be measured by a pressure sensor matrix, such as a pressure mat. Multiple snapshots of pressure data may be generated, each with a plurality of pressure points corresponding to coordinates in the pressure sensor matrix. Pressure-based metrics, including center of mass and center of pressure, may be derived from the pressure measurements. The plurality of centers of pressure and other pressure-related parameters may be used to generate a statistical model that predicts the risk of falls. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130018282 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ANALYZING STANCE OF ANIMALS - Systems and methods of analyzing the distribution of weight of animals, including a base member, a plurality of sensor regions connected to the base member to respectively receive feet of the animal when the animal is standing, each sensor region having a plurality of sensors to generate signals indicative of weight applied by each foot to a respective sensor region, at least a portion of the sensors being located between the base member and the sensor regions and spaced apart proximate perimeter portions of each sensor region, and a control unit to generate an output indicative of the weight applied by each foot to the respective sensor regions based on an aggregation of the generated signals. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130072819 | EXPANDABLE PLATFORM FOR MEASURING PLANTAR PRESSURES - An expandable platform for measuring plantar pressures includes a multiplicity of modules ( | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130096466 | ENERGY AWARE SENSOR MANAGEMENT FOR WEARABLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION - A sensor system and method configured to take multiple channels of sensors, and based on context and user behavior reflected in the signals, identifies specified channels for sensing according to a sensing policy. The sensing policy is used to reduce the amount of data sampled, such that it is possible to reconstruct the values of the non sampled sensors efficiently. The sensing policy is influenced by user and system's behavior and can be assigned either offline or in real time. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130123665 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR 3D GAIT ASSESSMENT - The invention relates to a system and a method for assessment of walking and miming gait in human. The method is preferably based on the fusion of a portable device featuring inertial sensors and several new dedicated signal processing algorithms: the detection of specific temporal events and parameters, 5 optimized fusion and de-drifted integration of inertial signals, automatic and online virtual alignment of sensors module, 3D foot kinematics estimation, a kinematic model for automatic online heel and toe position estimation, and finally the extraction of relevant and clinically meaning-full outcome parameters. Advantageously including at least one wireless inertial module attached to foot, the system provides common spatio-temporal parameters (gait cycle time, stride length, and stride velocity), with the 10 advantage of being able to work in unconstrained condition such as during turning or running. It furthermore may provide original parameters for each gait cycle, both temporal (load, foot-flat and push duration) and spatial (foot clearance and turning angle), and their inter-cycles variability. The system and method according to the invention allows the assessment of various aspects of gait which have shown recently to be of premium importance in research and clinical field, including foot clearance, 15 turns, gait initiation and termination, running, or gait variability. The system may be light weight, easy to wear and use, and suitable for any application requiring objective and quantitative evaluation of gait without heavy laboratory settings. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130150755 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FOOT LOADING FEEDBACK TO PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS DURING A PERIOD OF PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING - Systems, devices, and methods for providing user feedback regarding compliance with a set of partial weight bearing (PWB) criteria are described. A computer system receives force data from a non-compressible force transmitter that is assigned to a user, and accesses the force data received from the non-compressible force transmitter to determine whether the user is within a predefined pressure compliance range. The pressure compliance range specifies a prescribed range of pressure that is to be applied during a PWB period. The computer system then receives a compliance data request from the user or the user's physician and communicates compliance data representing the user's compliance with the prescribed range of pressure during the PWB period to the user and/or the user's physician. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130211290 | OUTSOLE SHEET FOR GAIT DIAGNOSIS, AND FOOTWEAR SYSTEM FOR GAIT DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE SYSTEM FOR GAIT POSTURE DIAGNOSIS USING SAME - A shoes system for walk diagnosis using an insole sheet for walk diagnosis includes shoes for walk diagnosis including a PCB installation groove having a stepped groove at one upper side of an insole to mount a system for detecting a gait, a cover attached onto the insole, a pressure detection sheet placed on the cover to generate a switching signal corresponding to a pressure applied by a walker, and a circuit unit that is installed in the PCB installation groove, is connected to a connecting unit of the pressure detection sheet, accumulates and manages signals detected from the connecting part for each time slot, supplies wireless power to the system, and wirelessly transmits data corresponding to walk information, and a charging stage including a mounting panel for mounting the shoes for walk diagnosis. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130296740 | Method and Apparatus for Analyzing Foot Arch Deterioration - A method and apparatus for helping corrective footwear professionals determine a need for corrective footwear comprises using an electronic scanner to determine a first area of the sole of the foot in contact with the scanning equipment within an area of interest and a second area of the sole of the foot not in contact with the scanning equipment within an area of interest. The percentage of the first area to the sum of the first and second areas is used to calculate a pronation/stability index. The pronation/stability index may be used by the corrective footwear professionals to determine the need for corrective footwear. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140052028 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE SIZE OF BODY PARTS AS PART OF COMPRESSION THERAPY PROCEDURES - Methods are disclosed for measuring the size of body parts treated by a compression therapy device. Either the volume or circumference of the body part may be measured. The methods may include evacuating an inflatable compression sleeve to a known pressure, inserting the body part into the compression sleeve, inflating the sleeve to a pre-set condition, and then measuring one or more inflation related parameters. The pre-set conditions may include a pre-determined pressure, volume, or size of the inflatable cells comprising the sleeve. The inflation related parameters may include the time to fill the cell to a pre-set pressure, the pressure attained after a pre-set time of inflation, or the measured volume of a cell after a pre-set amount of air is introduced into it. The methods may also include deflating the cells from the known inflation state to a second inflation state and measuring similar parameters. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140094717 | GAIT ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS - Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140135657 | Management system and method for damage risk of tissue pressure - According to one embodiment of a management system for damage risk of tissue pressure, at least one pressure sensor is deployed on at least one pressure-withstanding location on a body surface of a user, and detects a plurality of extremity pressure signals from the at least a pressure-withstanding location. An information processing device uses the plurality of extremity pressure signals to compute and store at least one risk assessment index, uses a plurality of features of the plurality of extremity pressure signals to compute at least one risk adjustment factor, and then uses the at least one risk adjustment factor to calibrate the at least one risk assessment index. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140200486 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF A HUMAN FOOT FOR SIGNS OF ULCER DEVELOPMENT - The present invention pertains to a system and method for monitoring a human foot by measuring pressures applied to regions of the foot or by measuring another tissue-health related condition. A light source in the 400 nm to 1400 nm range and a detector can be embedded in a wearable article that contacts tissue while in use, spaced 200 μm to 1 cm apart, and measure a tissue hemoglobin condition. A pressure-sensing array may be read by a low-power control circuit, and a power source can be incorporated in the article. An external processing unit wirelessly coupled to the control circuit can relate pressures measured with counts that are associated with injury risk, and an alert system can notify a patient if the counts exceed a predetermined threshold. A relationship between pressure experienced by a region of tissue and the risk of ulcer development in that region may be derived. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140276235 | BIOFEEDBACK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for constructing custom orthotics are described. Several embodiments of the system use sensor pads to obtain both static and dynamic three dimensional information concerning the shape or topography of the surface of a patient's foot and/or ankle. The information is analyzed to obtain information useful in constructing a custom orthotic from a selection of basic orthotic shells. Once constructed, the orthotic may modify a patient's gait. One embodiment of the present disclosure includes a user terminal including a plurality of sensors in a fitted material, the sensors being connected to a computer, a computer configured to analyze three dimensional information acquired by the plurality of sensors, a computer and/or a manufacturing terminal configured to display the results of the computer's analysis of the three dimensional information and a network that connects the user terminal to the computer and the computer to the manufacturing terminal. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140276236 | WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH AND FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION APPARATUS - A shoe insole has a cavity configured to provide an internal pocket open to a face of said insole, conveniently the lower face, the cavity having a length greater than its width and being directed generally along the length of the insole. A segmented structure is slideably insertable into said cavity within it is removably retained, the segments being disposed along the cavity and housing a pressure sensor, sensor state monitoring circuits, a wireless transceiver and a battery, adjacent segments being electrically connected together and hinged together by pairs of laterally spaced connector bars each mechanically connected together by links configured to maintaining the spacing between segments while permitting flexion between adjacent segments under loads encountered during walking. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140336538 | STRETCH SENSOR DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for determining stretch values and movement of body parts, e.g. a foot, by analysing stretch data from a stretch sensor. By analysing data from the stretch sensor it is possible to determine stretch samples which are associated with particular motion phases. Thereby the stretch values determined from the stretch samples have a particular physical meaning since they are associated with particular motion phases. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140343459 | SPASTICITY MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A spasticity measurement apparatus includes: a leg mounting fixture including a lower leg mounting portion mounted on a lower leg of a subject for fixation, and a foot receiving portion coupled to a lower end portion of the lower leg mounting portion and having a heel receiving portion and a toe receiving portion for respectively receiving a heel and a toe of a foot leading to the lower leg, the toe receiving portion being disposed relatively rotatably around the heel receiving portion in an approaching rotation direction bringing the toe receiving portion closer to the lower leg mounting portion; a rotation inhibition apparatus inhibiting relative rotation when the foot receiving portion rotates relative to the lower leg mounting portion in the approaching direction; and a muscular contraction force measurement apparatus measuring a muscular contraction force acting in a rotation direction. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140350435 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING RUNNER DATA - In an embodiment, a system for processing runner data includes a pressure sensor set having a first pressure sensor disposed in a footbed, the first pressure sensor including a first polyolefin sheet and a first gas chamber formed at least in part by the first polyolefin sheet, an electronics module coupled to the pressure sensor set, the electronics module including a first accelerometer, and a second accelerometer. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150011914 | Athletic or Other Performance Sensing Systems/US/US/US/US - Articles of footwear and other devices include modules, e.g., for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the footwear or other devices. Such devices may include an authentication or activation system for providing power or otherwise determining the connection of a sensor in the article of footwear. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150018721 | PRESSURE MONITORING SHOE - A pressure monitoring shoe comprises a main shoe body, a data processing device and at least two pressure sensors. The pressure sensors are arranged at one or a plurality of locations where the main shoe body is in contact with a foot, and the pressure sensor comprises a flexible textile sensor and an encapsulation device for encapsulating the flexible textile sensor. The data processing device is arranged in one or more of the sole space, the outside space of the shoe body or the rear space of the heel of the pressure monitoring shoe, and a signal connection line is arranged between the data processing device and the pressure sensor. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150065920 | FOOT ORTHOTIC SERVICE SYSTEM - A foot orthotic service system includes a foot orthotic device including a pressure sensing substrate that is capable of generating at least one signal by sensing pressure exerted thereon, and a management unit that is mounted in the pressure sensing substrate, and that includes a signal processing module and a wireless communication module. The signal processing module receives the signal from the pressure sensing substrate, and processes the signal to generate pressure data that is associated with the pressure sensed by the pressure sensing substrate. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the signal processing module and is capable of wirelessly transmitting the pressure data. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150105700 | SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING GAIT DYNAMICS - Systems and method for monitoring gait dynamics are disclosed. The performance of an orthotic or prosthetic device or other device associated with a limb may be measured based on the resistance of a bending sensor. Data from the sensors is gathered or processed, particularly for purposes of alignment, safety, failure, usage, selection, and artificial proprioception. Information relating to the device may be outputted visually or auditorily to an individual. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150305664 | Foot-Strength Test Device and Methods for Use - The present disclosure provides a device for testing the strength of a human foot. The device includes a substantially planar member having a top surface and a bottom surface. The device also includes a foot-engaging member moveable along the top surface substantially planar member from a first position to a second position. In addition, the device includes a force sensor fixed with respect to the substantially planar member, where the force sensor resists movement between the first position and the second position. Further, the device includes a tension bearing element connecting the foot-engaging member to the force sensor. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150335270 | DETECTING APPARATUS FOR CURVED SURFACE OF SOLE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRESSURE THEREON - A detecting apparatus for curved surface of sole and distribution of pressure thereon, that includes a housing, a top plate enclosed at an opening of the housing, a detecting mechanism capable of vertical reciprocating movement and contacting the curved surface of sole, a detecting circuit collecting the vertical movement data of the detecting mechanism and transferring the vertical movement data to a data processing system, and the data processing system receiving and analyzing the data as well as re-constructing the profile of sole. The detection and reconstruction for 3D surface of the sole and pressure distribution thereon can be achieved by emitting and receiving an infrared ray, with high precision, strong anti-jamming ability, low power consumption and low cost. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160007902 | METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESING THE QUALITY OF BALANCE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160058326 | GAIT AND MOBILITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Gait and mobility assessment systems and methods are disclosed. A gait and mobility assessment system comprises a shoe, a plurality of force sensors mounted on the shoe, a plurality of motion sensors mounted on the shoe, and a microprocessor affixed to the shoe. The shoe is adapted to be secured to a foot of a user such that the user may freely ambulate in an unrestricted environment. The force sensors are configured to sense forces exerted by the foot of the user. The motion sensors are configured to sense a motion of the shoe. The microprocessor is coupled to receive data from the plurality of force sensors representing the sensed forces and from the plurality of motion sensors representing the sensed motion. The microprocessor is programmed to (i) store the received data in a memory affixed to the shoe, or (ii) wirelessly transmit the received data to a remote location. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160066818 | ORTHOTIC SENSOR DEVICE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques and configurations for an orthotic device. In one instance, the device may include an orthotic device body and at least two sensors spatially disposed inside the orthotic device body. A first sensor may provide a first output responsive to pressure resulting from application of mechanical force to the orthotic device body. A second sensor may provide a second output responsive to flexing resulting from the application of mechanical force to the orthotic device body. The device may also include a control unit communicatively coupled with the sensors to receive and process the outputs provided by the sensors in response to pressure and flexing. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160073931 | FOOT MORPHOMETRIC MEASURING DEVICE - A foot measuring device and method measure foot last/curvature, foot width, foot length, arch height, foot volume, first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint flexibility and standing rear foot pronation. The foot measuring device includes a base having a heel abutment member, a foot size and alignment graphic, an arch height measurement system, and a MTP joint flexibility measurement lever. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160081590 | GAIT ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS - Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160113584 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BAROPOSTURAL PARAMETERS | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160128642 | Method and System for Functional Balance Assessment - A system comprising: at least one platform configured for, in use, having a person on it, said platform comprising a plurality of sensors configured for capturing information of forces/pressures applied by the feet of the person or of the position of the person's feet; means for, from said captured information, respectively extracting either a center of pressure or the position of the feet; at least one reference signal disposed at a known location with respect to said platform; at least one sensor which, in use, is connected to the body of the person situated on said platform, the sensor being configured for capturing said at least one reference signal; processing means for extracting information from said at least one captured reference signal and for estimating the position and/or orientation of said at least one sensor; processing means for estimating the position and/or orientation of the body of said person; processing means for calculating a stability index from said position and/or orientation of the body of said person and from said extracted feet position or center of pressure. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160147841 | GAIT-BASED BIOMETRIC DATA ANALYSIS SYSTEM - Systems and methods for diagnosing a user's condition based on his gait. A sensor module with multiple sensors is placed inside a user's shoe and biometric data is gathered from the sensors when the user takes a step or walks. The data is used to generate loops as the various sets of data is plotted against each other. The loops obtained from the data are then compared against stored loops previously obtained. Based on the results of the comparison, the user's condition is diagnosed using predetermined indicators of specific health issues. Using the biometric data and in conjunction with data from various databases, it can be determined whether the user has a specific condition, whether a specific condition is worsening, or whether a specific condition is improving. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160166178 | SENSOR ARRAY SYSTEM | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160166198 | Sensory Prosthetic for Improved Balance Control | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160183872 | MULTI-MODE ACTIVE ORTHOTIC SENSOR - A general-purpose force sensor, which can be used with an orthotic device, is provided utilizing both resistive and capacitive techniques for improved accuracy and reliability compared to either type of sensor alone. The system can detect internal fault conditions and continues to operate correctly despite the failure of one of the sensors. The sensor can be self-calibrating to give accurate readings despite changes in the physical properties of the sensing elements over time. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160192862 | SHOE-BASED ANALYSIS SYSTEM | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160249829 | ACTUATED FOOT ORTHOTIC WITH SENSORS | 09-01-2016 |
