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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2007
Terrance Dishongh, Portalnd, OR (US);
Cliodhna NI Scanaill, Co. Chorcai, IE;
Karol O'donovan, Co. Cork, IE;
Terrance Dishongh, Portalnd, OR (US);
Cliodhna Ni Scanaill, Co. Chorcai, IE;
Karol O'Donovan, Co. Cork, IE;
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
A system and method for detecting furniture cruising frequency to monitor gait decline. Embodiments of the invention monitor the frequency of furniture cruising in one's home in such a way that it does not require daily user intervention to operate. Here, shock sensors are attached or integrated into furniture in the normal walking paths for an individual in his or her home. Through the use of these shock sensors, embodiments of the invention are able to monitor the frequency of furniture cruising for the individual. If the frequency of furniture cruising exceeds a certain threshold, an assistive support device such as a walking stick or a walking frame may be required for the individual. Other embodiments are described and claimed.