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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 02, 2006
Applicants:
Arinbjörn V. Clausen, Reykjavik, IS;
Magnús Oddsson, Hafnarfirdi, IS;
Inventors:
Arinbjörn V. Clausen, Reykjavik, IS;
Magnús Oddsson, Hafnarfirdi, IS;
Assignee:
Össur hf, Reykjavik, IS;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/48 (2006.01); A61F 2/66 (2006.01); A61F 2/68 (2006.01); A61B 19/00 (2006.01); A61B 5/00 (2006.01); G01L 5/16 (2006.01); G01M 19/00 (2006.01); G01M 1/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
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.