Device for monitoring loads exerted on parts of the body
First Claim
1. A device for monitoring loads on parts of the body, comprising a first unit for measuring a load-related parameter and generating raw data representing the parameter;
- and a portable, off-line, electronic second unit having a microprocessor, a memory for analysis data representing loading history, means for entry of the raw data in said memory, and means for entering reference data in said memory and producing a visual representation of data in said memory, said microprocessor having means for comparing instantaneous load-related data with a reference range derived from the reference data, and means for transferring the resulting comparative data to said memory.
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Abstract
A device suitable for monitoring loads exerted on body parts features a measuring device (1) for acquiring a load parameter and an electronic unit (103). The latter possesses an input device (11) for the purpose of entering a load reference range, an analysis device (16), an indicating device (9, 15), a microprocessor (18) and a data memory (19). Fed into the latter are raw data, analysis data derived herefrom, and reference range data. The microprocessor (18), serves to calculate the relationship between momentary-loading and the reference range; the comparative values thus obtained are also stored. From the stored data, and if necessary temporal values, statistical values can be obtained and stored. Indicating device (9,15) permits data to be displayed and stored synchronously. Stored data relating to a load history can be retrieved by means of a retrieval device (11), which permits improved monitoring of loading activities.
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29 Claims
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1. A device for monitoring loads on parts of the body, comprising a first unit for measuring a load-related parameter and generating raw data representing the parameter;
- and a portable, off-line, electronic second unit having a microprocessor, a memory for analysis data representing loading history, means for entry of the raw data in said memory, and means for entering reference data in said memory and producing a visual representation of data in said memory, said microprocessor having means for comparing instantaneous load-related data with a reference range derived from the reference data, and means for transferring the resulting comparative data to said memory.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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