METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN ARTIFICIAL ORTHOTIC OR PROSTHETIC JOINT
First Claim
1. A method for controlling an artificial orthotic or prosthetic joint of a lower extremity with a resistance device to which at least one actuator is assigned, via which actuator the flexion and/or extension resistance is changed depending on sensor data, with status information being made available via sensors during the use of the joint, characterized in that a cyclic movement, different from walking is determined, and the resistance is reduced for the duration of the cyclic movement.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method and device for controlling an artificial orthotic or prosthetic joint of a lower extremity having a resistance device to which at least one actuator is associated, via which the bending and/or stretching resistance is changed depending on sensor data. During the use of the joint, status information is provided via sensors. During use of the joint, status information is provided via sensors, wherein a cyclic movement different from walking is determined and the resistance is reduced for the duration of the cyclic movement.
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- 1. A method for controlling an artificial orthotic or prosthetic joint of a lower extremity with a resistance device to which at least one actuator is assigned, via which actuator the flexion and/or extension resistance is changed depending on sensor data, with status information being made available via sensors during the use of the joint, characterized in that a cyclic movement, different from walking is determined, and the resistance is reduced for the duration of the cyclic movement.
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