Prosthetic and orthotic systems usable for rehabilitation
First Claim
1. A training device for use with a limb of a patient, the training device comprising:
- an actively actuatable joint;
an interface module configured to receive a selection of at least one of a plurality of power settings for determining power applied by the actively actuatable joint and a user selection of at least one of a plurality of sensitivity level settings to user motion for triggering automatic movement associated with one or more motions of the actively actuatable joint, wherein respective sensitivity level settings are associated with particular triggering levels of user motion; and
a control module configured to output at least one control signal based at least on the at least one power setting selection and the at least one sensitivity level setting user selection, the at least one control signal being indicative of a power of the actively actuatable joint for at least partially replacing muscle function of the patient during a first category of motion of the training device, wherein the control module is configured to output the at least one control signal based at least on a comparison of a sensed user motion, detected by a sensing module, to the triggering level associated with the at least one sensitivity level setting user selection.
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Abstract
Disclosed are adjustable powered rehabilitation devices and methods for using the same to rehabilitate and/or train a user. The rehabilitation devices preferably have a plurality of selectable power settings that correspond to one or more rehabilitation-oriented actions or functions of the rehabilitation devices. For example, the power of the rehabilitation device may be selected based on a need, ability, muscle-power and/or physiological characteristics of the user. For instance, a rehabilitation device may be operated at a relatively low power setting to allow a patient to use his or her own muscle power when moving with the rehabilitation device. The rehabilitation device may also include an adjustable sensitivity level that corresponds to a user difficulty in triggering a particular rehabilitation-oriented action. The powered rehabilitation device may also temporarily be used to train a user in interacting with a passive or more conventional prosthetic device.
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21 Claims
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1. A training device for use with a limb of a patient, the training device comprising:
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an actively actuatable joint; an interface module configured to receive a selection of at least one of a plurality of power settings for determining power applied by the actively actuatable joint and a user selection of at least one of a plurality of sensitivity level settings to user motion for triggering automatic movement associated with one or more motions of the actively actuatable joint, wherein respective sensitivity level settings are associated with particular triggering levels of user motion; and a control module configured to output at least one control signal based at least on the at least one power setting selection and the at least one sensitivity level setting user selection, the at least one control signal being indicative of a power of the actively actuatable joint for at least partially replacing muscle function of the patient during a first category of motion of the training device, wherein the control module is configured to output the at least one control signal based at least on a comparison of a sensed user motion, detected by a sensing module, to the triggering level associated with the at least one sensitivity level setting user selection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A training device having propulsive capabilities, the training device comprising:
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an actively actuatable knee joint; a user interface module configured to receive a user selection of at least one of a plurality of sensitivity level settings to user motion for triggering automatic movement of the actively actuatable joint, wherein respective sensitivity level settings are associated with particular triggering levels of user motion; and an adjustable-power module configured to output one or more control signals for controlling an amount of power to be applied during a movement of the actively actuatable knee joint, wherein the adjustable-power module is configured to output the one or more control signals based at least on a comparison of a sensed user motion, detected by a sensing module, to the triggering level associated with the at least one sensitivity level setting user selection. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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