Control and Integration of Sensory Data
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Abstract
A sensory data integration system for integrating sensory data generated by a first sensory substitution device and sensory data generated by a second sensory substitution device. The system includes a processor configured to generate an orientation signal indicative of a difference between a subject'"'"'s orientation and an acceptable orientation. The orientation signal is based on the sensory data generated by the first sensory substitution device and the sensory data generated by the second sensory substitution device.
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21 Claims
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1. (canceled)
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2. A system for determining and providing orientation cues to a subject, the system comprising:
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(a) a first sensory substitution device configured to obtain first data related to a first state of the subject, wherein the first sensory substitution device is selected from a group consisting of a vibratometer configured to detect a vibration in the subject, a magnetometer configured to measure an ambient magnetic field, an altimeter, and an electromyography device configured to detect activity in a muscle of the subject; (b) a second sensory substitution device configured to obtain second data related to a second state of the subject, the second state including a motion and an orientation of the subject; (c) a processor configured to; determine at least in part on the basis of a combination of the first data and the second data, an updated context of the subject, dynamically update, a definition of an acceptable region within a state space defined by at least the first and second states, based on the updated context of the subject, determine, a deviation of a position of the subject from the updated acceptable region within the state space, and determine, an orientation cue for the subject wherein the cue indicates in which particular manner and direction the subject should change the subject'"'"'s orientation to reduce the deviation; and (d) a stimulator for providing the orientation cue to the subject, wherein the orientation cue is selected from a group consisting of a tactile cue, an audio cue, a visual cue, and an electrical cue. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for determining and providing orientation cues to a subject, the system comprising:
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a first sensory substitution device configured to obtain first data indicative of a pressure signature of the subject; a second sensory substitution device configured to obtain second data indicative of a motion and an orientation of the subject; an integration system including a processor, wherein the integration system is configured to combine the first and second data to update an acceptable state of the subject where a center of mass is over a base of support of the subject; and a stimulator that provides an orientation cue to the subject such that the orientation cue indicates in which particular manner and direction the subject should change the subject'"'"'s orientation to be in the acceptable state. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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