Sensing systems and methods for monitoring gait dynamics
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1. A method for measuring bending of an orthotic or prosthetic device associated with a limb, comprising:
- providing an orthotic or prosthetic device having at least one sensor associated therewith;
measuring with said sensor a bending force of the sensor while the device is in use, said sensor bending with the device;
determining whether said bending force is inside or outside of a predetermined range or exceeds a threshold value; and
communicating information regarding whether said bending force is inside or outside of the predetermined range or exceeds the threshold value.
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Abstract
Systems and method for monitoring gait dynamics are disclosed. The performance of an orthotic or prosthetic device or other device associated with a limb may be measured based on the resistance of a bending sensor. Data from the sensors is gathered or processed, particularly for purposes of alignment, safety, failure, usage, selection, and artificial proprioception. Information relating to the device may be outputted visually or auditorily to an individual.
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1. A method for measuring bending of an orthotic or prosthetic device associated with a limb, comprising:
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providing an orthotic or prosthetic device having at least one sensor associated therewith; measuring with said sensor a bending force of the sensor while the device is in use, said sensor bending with the device; determining whether said bending force is inside or outside of a predetermined range or exceeds a threshold value; and communicating information regarding whether said bending force is inside or outside of the predetermined range or exceeds the threshold value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for measuring bending of an orthotic or prosthetic device associated with a limb, comprising:
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providing an orthotic or prosthetic device having at least one flexible portion and at least one elongate deformable sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to bend with the device and is positioned on a top surface of said flexible portion; measuring with said sensor the bending of the device during user locomotion by producing resistance output values that are correlated to the bending forces exerted on the sensor by the bending of the device during locomotion; and communicating information regarding said bending. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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