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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2009
Andrew Greenberg, Portland, OR (US);
James Mcnames, Portland, OR (US);
Pedro Mateo Riobo Aboy, Beaverton, OR (US);
Andrew Greenberg, Portland, OR (US);
James McNames, Portland, OR (US);
Pedro Mateo Riobo Aboy, Beaverton, OR (US);
APDM, Inc., Portland, OR (US);
Abstract
Disclosed embodiments include a complete system and platform which allows for continuous monitoring of movement disorders during normal daily activities in the clinic, home, and other normal daily environments. The system comprises: 1) a wearable apparatus for continuous monitoring of movement disorders, 2) a docking station, 3) a web server, and 4) methods for statistical analysis that generate movement impairment measures. Disclosed embodiments include a wearable movement monitoring apparatus comprising of (a) a sensor module including a plurality of low power micro-electromechanical systems kinematics sensors; (b) a microprocessor module including a low power microcontroller configured for device control, device status, and device communication; (c) a data storage module including a solid state local storage medium; (d) a wireless communication module including a low power surface mount transceiver and an integrated antenna; and (e) a power and docking module including a battery, an energy charging regulator circuit, and a docking connector.