Apparatus for positioning a human body
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1. An apparatus for positioning a human body comprising:
- a seat having a plurality of adjustable components;
a plurality of sensors disposed on said seat;
at least one capacitive pressure cushion for sensor reading;
a plurality of actuators and transducers for moving said plurality of components relative to one another; and
a computer for controlling said seat, said computer receiving output from said plurality of sensors, said at least one capacitive pressure cushion and said plurality of actuators and transducers, and sending control signals to said actuators and transducers to adjust positions of said plurality of components, based upon said output from said plurality of sensors, said at least one capacitive pressure cushion and said plurality of actuators and transducers, and data stored in said computer, said data comprising information concerning said body to be positioned, positioning techniques, and presetting parameters.
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Abstract
A device for positioning a human body in a seat, wheelchair or other support is provided. The device enables a user to modify and adjust various components to position the seat to aid the posture of the user, by taking various measurements via sensors and controlling the position of the components to achieve an optimum configuration of the components to support the user. A computer can automatically make the adjustments and can monitor multiple seats. The seats can be truck, car or airplane seats.
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1. An apparatus for positioning a human body comprising:
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a seat having a plurality of adjustable components; a plurality of sensors disposed on said seat; at least one capacitive pressure cushion for sensor reading; a plurality of actuators and transducers for moving said plurality of components relative to one another; and a computer for controlling said seat, said computer receiving output from said plurality of sensors, said at least one capacitive pressure cushion and said plurality of actuators and transducers, and sending control signals to said actuators and transducers to adjust positions of said plurality of components, based upon said output from said plurality of sensors, said at least one capacitive pressure cushion and said plurality of actuators and transducers, and data stored in said computer, said data comprising information concerning said body to be positioned, positioning techniques, and presetting parameters. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus for positioning a human body comprising:
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a bed having a plurality of adjustable components; a plurality of sensors disposed on said bed; at least one capacitive pressure cushion for sensor reading; a plurality of actuators and transducers for moving said plurality of components relative to one another; and a computer for controlling said bed, said computer receiving output from said plurality of sensors, said at least one capacitive pressure cushion and said plurality of actuators and transducers, and sending control signals to said actuators and transducers to adjust positions of said plurality of components, based upon said output from said plurality of sensors, said plurality of actuators and transducers, and said at least one capacitive pressure cushion, and data stored in said computer, said data comprising information concerning said human body to be positioned, positioning techniques, and presetting parameters.
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