DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPTURING BIOMECHANICAL MOTION
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1. A device for capturing motion from a body comprising a rig adapted to conform to an external shape of the body, wherein the rig comprises two or more elongate members connected by two or more support members.
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Systems, devices and methods for capturing motion from a body as disclosed. The systems, devices and methods allow for accurate placement of sensors relative to a body in order capture and analyze motion information.
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- 1. A device for capturing motion from a body comprising a rig adapted to conform to an external shape of the body, wherein the rig comprises two or more elongate members connected by two or more support members.
- 40. An adjustable station adapted to capture a sensed parameter from a body, the station comprising a base plate and a support framework protruding from the base plate, wherein the support framework comprises a support rail.
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60. A method for diagnosing a muscular skeletal condition of a human subject, comprising:
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(a) providing a flexible form fitting body suit adaptable to be worn by the subject, wherein the body suit comprises a series of sensors placed on the skull and placed along a length of the arms, legs, spine, and stomach areas of the body suit; (b) providing an adjustable station comprising; a base plate comprising two pressure sensing plates adapted to support the weight of the subject; and a support framework protruding from the base plate, wherein the support framework comprises a support rail supported by two side rails, wherein the support rail is adapted to be held by the subject, and wherein the support rail comprises two adjustable hand sensors; (c) providing a computer system configured to capture and/or analyze a position and/or a motion of the subject; (d) having the subject don body suit; (e) placing the subject in a standing position within the adjustable station with one foot positioned on one of the two pressure sensing plates, the other foot positioned on the other of the two pressure sensing plates, one hand holding one of the adjustable hand sensors on the support rail, and the other hand holding the other adjustable hand sensor on the support rail; (f) adjusting the suit while the subject is standing within the adjustable station, wherein the adjusting comprises; (i) comparing the position of the user and the sensors on the body suit against a 3D model of the user generated by the computer system; and (ii) repositioning the suit and/or calibrating the detection system until the position of the user and the sensors on the body suit meet a desired level of calibration as determined by the computer system; (g) capturing the motion of the subject while the subject is wearing the adjusted suit; (h) transmitting the capture data to the computer system in real time; (i) comparing the motion of the subject to a model of the same motion generated by the computer system; and (j) using the comparison in step (h) to diagnose the muscular skeletal condition. - View Dependent Claims (61)
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