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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2010
Philipp Kampas, Vienna, AT;
Martin Seyr, Vienna, AT;
Roland Pawlik, Vienna, AT;
Constantin Pop, Ternitz, AT;
Philipp Kampas, Vienna, AT;
Martin Seyr, Vienna, AT;
Roland Pawlik, Vienna, AT;
Constantin Pop, Ternitz, AT;
OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS GMBH, Vienna, AT;
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for controlling an artificial orthotic or prosthetic joint of a lower extremity with a resistance unit to which at least one actuator is associated, via which the bending and/or stretching resistance is changed depending on sensor data. During the use of the joint, status information is provided via sensors. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out such a method. According to the invention, the bending resistance is increased or not lowered in the standing phase, when an inertial angle of a lower leg part decreasing in the direction of the vertical and a front foot under pressure at the same time are identified.