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Methods of biomimetic finger control by filtering of distributed forelimib pressures

  • US 6,660,042 B1
  • Filed: 02/02/2001
  • Issued: 12/09/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for controlling digit movement on a prosthesis comprising:

  • interconnecting a plurality of mechanical sensors at locations on a forelimb;

    acquiring data from the sensors during a training phase by flexing phantom digits while pressure signals are digitally sampled and stored;

    filtering the data;

    processing the data; and

    individually controlling digits of the prosthesis in accordance with the processed data.

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