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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS

  • US 20140052026A1
  • Filed: 08/19/2013
  • Published: 02/20/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/2012
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A medical device comprising:

  • a glove body configured to fit over a hand of a user and at least one force sensor secured to at least one fingertip of the glove body;

    a displacement assessment device configured to collect data indicating displacement of at least one fingertip as it is pressed against tissue in order to determine the stiffness of the tissue; and

    a processor configured to process data obtained by the displacement assessment device and the at least one force sensor to assess the stiffness of the tissue in contact with the at least one force sensor.

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