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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2012
Joseph John Crisco, Iii, Barrington, RI (US);
Joseph John Crisco, III, Barrington, RI (US);
Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI (US);
Abstract
A controller with a conformable fitting system is configured for controlling a device, such as a toy or game, is pliable, flexible and cushioning to provide a custom fit of the device controller to the body part of the patient or user. The device controller spans across a joint, such as a wrist, and includes a pivot between preferably two main portions. The rotation axis of the device controller is aligned with the pivot axis of the joint to receive the physical therapy. A sensor, such as a digital encoder, is located proximal thereto to determine the relative positioning of the main portions to each other. The sensor electronically communicates with the device, such as a toy or game, to serve as a controller therefor.