POSTURE FEEDBACK SYSTEM AND METHOD, DETACHABLE TRACTION SYSTEM, AND TRACTION SAFETY BELT COMBINATION
First Claim
1. A device for monitoring a posture of a user, comprising:
- a belt adapted to encircle a torso of the user and provide an upward force to at least part of a spinal region of the user in response to a signal from a controller;
at least one sensor adapted to provide at least one measurement signal to the controller; and
a feedback system activated by the controller to alert the user that a posture of the user is determined to be outside an acceptable range based on the at least one measurement signal.
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Abstract
A device for monitoring a posture of a user is provided. The device includes a belt adapted to encircle a torso of the user and provide an upward force to a spinal region of the user in response to a signal from a controller, and at least one sensor adapted to provide at least one measurement signal to the controller. The device also includes a feedback system activated by the controller to alert the user that a posture of the user is determined to be outside an acceptable range based on the at least one measurement signal. An ergonomic posture assisting system is provided that includes a detachable belt. A detachable belt is provided that includes a locking mechanism adapted to prevent the attachment mechanism from disconnecting in response to a signal. A posture feedback system and a device for monitoring a posture of a user are provided.
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Citations
49 Claims
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1. A device for monitoring a posture of a user, comprising:
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a belt adapted to encircle a torso of the user and provide an upward force to at least part of a spinal region of the user in response to a signal from a controller; at least one sensor adapted to provide at least one measurement signal to the controller; and a feedback system activated by the controller to alert the user that a posture of the user is determined to be outside an acceptable range based on the at least one measurement signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An ergonomic posture assisting system, comprising:
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a belt adapted to encircle a torso of a user and adapted to selectively attach to, and detach from, an attachment mechanism of a seat back surface; at least one sensor adapted to provide at least one measurement signal to a controller; and a posture assistance system controlled by the controller and adapted to provide an upward force to a portion of the belt. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for assisting posture of a user, comprising:
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selecting an assistance amount; and providing an upward force to a torso of the user, an amount of the upward force being based on the selected assistance amount and varying over time. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A device, comprising:
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a belt adapted to encircle a torso of a user; and an attachment mechanism adapted to removably attach the belt to a vehicle; and a locking mechanism adapted to prevent the attachment mechanism from disconnecting in response to a signal. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A posture feedback system comprising:
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a lumbar support adapted to be positioned on a chair; a sensor arranged on the lumbar support; a controller adapted to receive a measurement signal from the sensor; and feedback means controlled by the controller. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A device for monitoring a posture of a user, comprising:
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a belt adapted to encircle a torso of the user; at least one flex sensor adapted to provide at least one measurement signal to the controller; and a feedback system activated by the controller to alert the user that a posture of the user is determined to be outside an acceptable range based on the at least one measurement signal. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49)
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