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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2018
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2009
Applicants:
David Demirdjian, Somerville, MA (US);
Chenna K. Varri, Quincy, MA (US);
Inventors:
David Demirdjian, Somerville, MA (US);
Chenna K. Varri, Quincy, MA (US);
Assignee:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Erlanger, KY (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 5/103 (2006.01); A61B 5/00 (2006.01); B60N 2/00 (2006.01); B60N 2/02 (2006.01); A61B 5/01 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 5/103 (2013.01); A61B 5/4519 (2013.01); B60N 2/002 (2013.01); B60N 2/0244 (2013.01); A61B 5/015 (2013.01); B60N 2002/0268 (2013.01);
Abstract
A method, system, and process are described to decrease muscle fatigue and improve circulation of an individual resting on a support device, such as an adjustable chair or bed. The body pose and heat distribution of the individual are determined and used to estimate muscle fatigue and circulation. The estimated muscle fatigue and circulation are then used to determine settings for the support device or the temperature of the environment.