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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2008
Peter James Turner, San Diego, CA (US);
Robert Matthews, San Diego, CA (US);
Jamison Scott Woodward, Solana Beach, CA (US);
Konstantine V. Ermolaev, San Diego, CA (US);
Andrew D. Hibbs, La Jolla, CA (US);
Peter James Turner, San Diego, CA (US);
Robert Matthews, San Diego, CA (US);
Jamison Scott Woodward, Solana Beach, CA (US);
Konstantine V. Ermolaev, San Diego, CA (US);
Andrew D. Hibbs, La Jolla, CA (US);
Quantum Applied Science and Research, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
A self-locating mounting apparatus for holding objects such as sensors at specific positions on a subject's head includes a central mount constituted by a plurality of inextensible elements adapted to fit over the top of a subject's head. In addition, the mounting apparatus includes an adjustable circumferential band adapted to circle the subject's head and connect the central mount to inextensible side elements via sliding joints. A plurality of biasing elements provide a force for biasing sensor mounting units on the mounting apparatus against a subject's head, allowing for long-term sensing while minimizing interference forces on the mounting units. Advantageously, the mounting apparatus holds sensors within approximately 5 mm of their desired measurement positions over a range of subject head sizes.