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Sensing system with auxiliary display
A system is provided for sensing blood glucose data of a patient. The system includes a sensor, user interface, and an optional auxiliary device. If the connection between the sensor and user interface is by a wire, the sensor remains powered when the wire is disconnected. The communication between the sensor and the user interface may be wireless. The auxiliary device can be a patient monitor or other display or signal device, which displays information about the blood glucose data collected by the sensor. The sensor is connected to sensor electronics, which include a sensor power supply, a voltage regulator, and optionally a memory and processor.
Owner:MEDTRONIC MIMIMED INC
Wearing-Type Motion Assistance Device and Program for Control
ActiveUS20080161937A1Sufficient effect in conformityAvoid it happening againProgramme-controlled manipulatorGymnastic exercisingEngineeringParametric identification
A motion assistance device has a biological signal detection means for detecting a biological signal from the wearer of the device; a motion assistance device installation member having a drive source for applying torque acting to the wearer by use of each joint of the wearer as a rotating shaft; a control means for controlling the drive source to generate torque corresponding to the biological signal detected by the biological signal detection mean; a drive torque estimation means for estimating the drive torque generated by the drive source; a joint angle detection means for detecting angular displacement of a joint; and a parameter identification means for substituting the drive torque estimated by the drive torque estimation means and the angular displacement detected by the joint angle detection means into an equation of motion to specify the wearer-specific dynamics parameter, the equation relating to the entire system and including wearer-specific dynamics parameter. The control means controls the drive source according to a predetermined control method, based on the equation of motion into which the dynamics parameter identified by the parameter identification means is substituted.
Owner:CYBERDYNE INC
Communication unit and method for controlling software or data download to subscriber equipment
InactiveUS20060130053A1TransmissionSpecific program execution arrangementsComputer hardwareCommunication unit
A method (200, 300) of downloading software to a software definable radio (SDR) (105) includes the steps of determining (305) one or more configuration profile change(s), based on a service required by, or a location of, or an available network to, said SDR (105) and / or a SDR user profile and / or terminal profile. Software is downloaded (320, 340) to an intermediate communication unit, in response to the determination, which then re-configures the SDR (105). A communication unit (120) and a distributed software definable radio re-configuration management mechanism are also described. In this manner, an improved mechanism for software download is provided, whereby functionality of the SDR is placed in a personal radio assistance device. Furthermore, the user is provided with improved options in the download process.
Owner:MOTOROLA INC
Dynamic gesture control system and method
InactiveCN102053702ALower acquisition costsReduce maintenance costsInput/output for user-computer interactionImage analysisControl systemPurchasing
The invention discloses dynamic gesture control system and method. The system comprises a computer and a camera, wherein the camera is directly connected with the computer. The method comprises the steps of: recognizing a static gesture, tracking a dynamic gesture, and recognizing the dynamic gesture. The invention has the advantages of non contact: a user can realize the tracking and the recognizing of the dynamic gesture of the user through only the camera without any assisting equipment; no calibration: the use of the system is simplified, the gesture control is started rapidly and tracked rapidly and recognized accurately; and low cost: at present, various data gloves are high in purchasing and maintaining price, the common camera has low cost and does not need the maintenance, thus the purchasing and the maintaining costs of the gesture control system are greatly lowered.
Owner:NANJING UNIV OF AERONAUTICS & ASTRONAUTICS
Mobility aiding device
The present invention relates to a mobility aiding device, such as a walker, a wheelchair, a transport chair, a shower seat or a rollator, for use in providing support to injured or ailing persons during activity or movement. According to the present invention a solid two-piece seating platform is provided with a structural support for distributing the weight of the user to the frame. Furthermore, the two pieces of the seating platform are inter-hinged, enabling the entire device to fold up into a storage position. A lock is provided for maintaining the structural support in place, and a handle is provided for facilitating folding the device into the storage position.
Owner:DANA DOUGLAS +1
System for assisting selection of power tool
Owner:MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS LTD
Mobility aiding device
A mobility aiding device, such as a walker, a wheelchair, a transport chair, a shower seat or a rollator, are used in providing support to injured or ailing persons during activity or movement. A solid two-piece seating platform is provided with a structural support for distributing the weight of the user to the frame. Furthermore, the two pieces of the seating platform are inter-hinged, enabling the entire device to fold up into a storage position. A lock is provided for maintaining the structural support in place, and a handle is provided for facilitating folding the device into the storage position.
Owner:DANA DOUGLAS +1
Hand-held communication aid for individuals with auditory, speech and visual impairments
The present invention relates to a hand-held communication aid and method that assists the deaf-dumb and visually impaired individuals to communicate with each other and with normal individuals. The method enables deaf-dumb and visually impaired individuals to communicate with each other and with normal individuals on remote communication means without any hardware improvisation. The method enables face to face communication and remote communication aid for deaf-dumb and visually impaired individuals. This method requires no modifications in hand-held communication device used by normal individual.
Owner:TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD
Humidity controller
InactiveUS7106955B2Medical devicesOhmic-resistance heatingElectrical resistance and conductanceEngineering
A breathing assistance apparatus adapted to deliver humidified gases at a desired level of humidity to a patient including a humidifier and a heated conduit is disclosed. The humidifier includes a controller which determines the flow rate of the gases and then determines the required power input to the humidifier to deliver the gases to the patient at the required patient humidity. This means the need for external sensors is dispensed with and thus the apparatus is simple and less bulky. The resistance of the conduit heater element is monitored to give a coarse indication of flow rate.
Owner:FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD
Panorama visible driving ancillary equipment
InactiveCN1921621AReal shootingClosed circuit television systemsOptical viewingInformation processingDigital image
The invention relates to a panoramic visible driving auxiliary device. Wherein, it uses image digit technique and image information processing technique, to provide panoramic visible driving assistance to the driver that displays the panoramic image around the vehicle on the carrier electric display, to effectively control the vehicle motion, to avoid accidence. The invention comprises several cameras (imagers) around the vehicle to shoot environment, image collector for digitizing the image, memory for storing the digit image, the digit image processor, and the carrier display inside the vehicle. The invention uses digit signal processor or general processor with software program to analyze and combine several image signals into the panoramic image to be displayed on the carrier display, to supply environment condition to the driver.
Owner:李博航
Generated torque control method for leg body exercise assistive apparatus
InactiveUS7278954B2Reduce weightReduce empty weightProgramme-controlled manipulatorChiropractic devicesEngineeringAssistive equipment
Owner:HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
Walking auxiliary equipment
InactiveUS20100270771A1Problem still existProgramme-controlled manipulatorChain/belt transmissionBogieEngineering
Walking auxiliary equipment 10 includes a walking unit 12 and a bogie 14. The walking unit 12 has a lumber frame 16 put onto the lumber region of a user, a below-knee frame 34 put onto the leg of a user, an above-knee frame 26 for coupling the lumber frame 16 to the below-knee frame 34, through a first joint K1 and a second joint K2, and an assistance force imparting device 102. The assistance force imparting device 102 includes a first actuator 104 for generating assistance force to flex the first joint K1, a second actuator 106 for generating assistance force to flex the second joint K2, a third actuator 108 for generating assistance force to extend the second joint K2, and a fourth actuator 110 for generating assistance force to extend the first joint K1.
Owner:TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE
Mobility Assistance Device
A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a harness or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or walk for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame.
Owner:CORE INGENUITY HLDG LLC
Apparatus for a convertible wheeled patient aid
A convertible wheeled patient aid for assisting a patient in a first transport mode and a second transport mode comprising a frame having at least one wheel, a seat, a handle. A configurable backrest, configurable from a first position to a second position. The aid further comprising a leg rigging movably coupled to the frame from a first position to a second position. A leg rigging retaining member, selectively engageable with the leg rigging member.
Owner:MEDLINE IND LP
System for assisting selection of power tool
it is judged whether a power tool is suitable for a work description for which the power tool is used or not, and when it is not suitable for the work description, a suitable power tool is selected and presented to a user. The power tool has a memory, and data concerning work record is stored in the memory. When the power tool is connected to an assist apparatus installed in a shop or the like, the data concerning the work record is read out from the memory, and the work description is estimated according to a program run in the assist apparatus. Then, it is judged whether the power tool is suitable for the estimated work description or not. When the power tool is not suitable for the work description, a power tool suitable for the work is selected from a previously stored database and presented to the user.
Owner:MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS LTD
Driving assistance apparatus and driving assistance system
ActiveUS20170084174A1Reliably intentionReliable confirmationParticular environment based servicesNetwork topologiesDriver/operatorEngineering
A driving assistance apparatus mounted to a first vehicle is provided as follows. A situation determination section determines whether a situation requires compromise between the first vehicle and a nearby vehicle. A target vehicle specification section specifies a second vehicle as a target vehicle that requires compromise with the first vehicle. A scheduled action specification section specifies a scheduled action content of the first vehicle when the situation requiring compromise is determined by the situation determination section. A transmission processing section transmits the scheduled action content specified by the scheduled action specification section to the second vehicle. A reception processing section receives acceptance and refusal information indicating acceptance or refusal of the scheduled action content from the second vehicle. A notification processing section issues a notification indicating whether the driver of the second vehicle accepts the scheduled action content, based on the received acceptance and refusal information.
Owner:DENSO CORP
Medical Procedure Localizing Aid
InactiveUS20150223906A1Reduce dependenceReduce radiation exposurePatient positioningSurgeryMedical imagingAnchor point
A medical procedure localization aid produces reference marks on both the patient and the medical imaging scan. The aid is defined by an imaging substrate having indicia on one side that is opaque to medical imaging and a second substrate having indicia that appears on the patient's surface for the procedure. Anchor points align the second substrate to the same position as the first substrate on the patient. By visualizing the location of a target on the scan image relative to the indicia on the scan image and comparing that with indicia on the patient, a medical processional may reliably locate where a medical procedure should be performed.
Owner:TARGET TAPE
Warning method outside vehicle, driver assistance apparatus for executing method thereof and vehicle having the same
InactiveUS20180033306A1Efficient mannerEfficiently provideControl with pedestrian guidance indicatorAcoustic signal devicesTransceiverDriver/operator
A driver assistance apparatus in a vehicle, the driving assistance apparatus including a sensor unit configured to sense a surrounding of the vehicle; an alarm unit on the vehicle configured to output an alarm outside of the vehicle; a transceiver configured to provide wireless communication; and a processor configured to detect a person included in the sensed surrounding of the vehicle is in an alarm situation, control the transceiver to transmit an alarm signal to a mobile terminal of the person to inform the person he or she is in the alarm situation in response to a successful attempt to communicate with the mobile terminal of the person, and output an alarm via the alarm unit towards the person to inform the person he or she is in the alarm situation in response to an unsuccessful attempt to communicate with the mobile terminal of the person.
Owner:LG ELECTRONICS INC
Mobility assistance apparatus
InactiveUS20060185703A1Enhancing loading response shock absorptionLow costWalking sticksCrutchesAid mobilityTerrain
A mobility assistance apparatus for use by a person as a walking aid, e.g. a cane, crutch, or walker, improves the mobility of the person by providing a loading response shock absorption which stores energy and releases the energy to generate propulsive force to aid mobility. A device of the apparatus for ground engagement has a monolithically formed extrusion with foot, ankle and shank portions with improved spring rate gain. An upwardly extending, vertical load bearing support of the apparatus is connected to the device and flexes to absorb shock and store energy and then release it in ambulation to aid mobility. A set of various terrain foot slipper socks with different distal surface configurations for ice, snow and mud can be selectively used on the foot to enhance safety.
Owner:BIOQUEST PROSTHETICS
Wearable action assisting device, interface device therefor, and program
ActiveUS20140012164A1Easy to set upProgramme-controlled manipulatorDiagnosticsDriving currentEngineering
A wearable action assisting device comprises an optional control unit for generating a first instruction signal for generating power depending on a biological potential signal in a drive source, an autonomic control unit for generating a second instruction signal for generating power depending on a phase of a task of the wearer in the drive source, a generation unit for generating a drive current of the drive source based on the first and second instruction signals, a display unit having a screen displaying thereon a coordinate axis corresponding to a strength of the power, a detection unit for detecting the coordinate of a designated position in the screen, and a setting unit for extracting parameters corresponding to the detected coordinate from a table defining a correspondence between a coordinate in the screen and parameters of the signal processing, and for setting the extracted parameters in the optional control unit.
Owner:CYBERDYNE INC
Lifting and carrying aid
InactiveUS20070017945A1Reduce morbidityPrevent against lower back injuriesTravelling sacksTravelling carriersEngineeringClassical mechanics
Owner:WILLIS GROUP
Radar imagery in head-worn computing
InactiveUS20170246070A1Input/output for user-computer interactionTelevision system detailsRadar systemsVisual perception
Aspects of the present disclosure relate aids for the visually impaired. An apparatus to assist a visually impaired person in navigating an environment includes a head-worn computer, a radar system mounted on the head-worn computer and positioned to measure distances to objects in the environment within an angular field in front of the visually impaired person wearing the head-worn computer, and a processor adapted to process the measured distances from the radar system and to identify objects in the environment that are within the angular field in front of the visually impaired person. The processor is further adapted to generate feedback cues to the visually impaired person in correspondence to the measured distances within the angular field in front of the visually impaired person as the visually impaired person moves his head from side to side while navigating the environment.
Owner:MENTOR ACQUISITION ONE LLC
Travel Assistant Device
ActiveUS20070034107A1Safely and effectively useEnhanced signalInstruments for road network navigationNavigational calculation instrumentsTransit systemSpecial needs
A travel assistant device to help individuals use transit systems. The device is particularly suited to help individuals with special needs (i.e. physical or mental disabilities) successfully navigate the transit system through cues that are delivered through the device. In certain embodiments the device utilizes a global positioning system (GPS)-enabled cell phone. The GPS features of the cell phone enable the location of a transit rider to be identified. The wireless communication features of the device allow positional data to be transmitted from the device to a geographic information system and to one or more interested parties to track the location of the transit rider. The device can be integrated with vehicle location systems of a transit system to coordinate the transit of the transit rider. In additional aspects the system facilitates the delivery of signal, cues or other communication to the transit rider to enable the rider to safely and effectively use the transit system without the immediate presence of a guide or supervisor.
Owner:UNIV OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Integrated driving assistance apparatus
ActiveUS20100066527A1Improve night visibilityImprove driving safetyArrangements for variable traffic instructionsAnti-collision systemsEngineeringSignal light
An integrated driving assistance apparatus is provided, which is installed in a vehicle with a headlight, a turn signal light, and a side-view mirror. The integrated driving assistance apparatus includes a detector, an infrared emitter, an image sensor, and an image processor. The detector is configured to detect whether the headlight and the turn signal light are turned on or off respectively. The infrared emitter is located on the side-view mirror and irradiates infrared rays when the detector detects that the headlight is turned on. The image sensor is located on the side-view mirror for capturing an image of an area beside the vehicle. The image processor is coupled to the image sensor and the detector and configured to receive and process the image to generate a warning signal. When the detector detects that the turn signal light is turned off, the image processor processes the image for a lane deviation alarm, and when the detector detects that the turn signal light is turned on, the image processor processes the image for a blind spot detection alarm.
Owner:LIOU JYH CHIANG +1
Device and method for visual detection of welding quality of robot
InactiveCN103231162AEasy to detectRealize closed-loop feedback controlManipulatorWelding accessoriesClosed loop feedbackAssistive equipment
The invention provides a device and a method for visual detection of welding quality of a robot. The device and the method are characterized in that a visual gun is connected with a welding arm, moves along with a welding gun head, observes welding points and sends scanned picture information to a visual system. The visual system compares the received picture information with standard recipe data and detects and judges weldment splicing errors before welding, welding point quality after welding and a welding process in real time. The method includes: building splicing error detecting standard recipe data, building a welding point standard recipe after welding, building detecting standard recipe data during the welding process, obtaining tracks of the welding points before welding and weldment splicing error picture information, welding point picture information after welding and picture information during the welding process, and comparing the information with the standard recipe data. The device and the method have the advantage of achieving real-time detecting of the welding quality and closed loop feedback control, the detection device is matched with the robot directly to be installed, extra servo follow-up devices are not required to be designed and installed, and investment of a large amount of auxiliary devices is saved.
Owner:柳州市自动化科学研究所
Parking assist devices, methods, and programs
InactiveUS20070021881A1High frequencyReduce dataDigital data processing detailsSteering initiationsDisplay deviceImaging data
Parking assist devices, methods, and programs determine a current position of a vehicle and acquire image data from a camera provided on the vehicle. The devices, methods, and programs extract a predetermined region of the acquired image data, the predetermined region being a portion of the image that will be in a blind spot of the camera if the vehicle travels a first predetermined distance from the current position. The devices, methods, and programs correlate the extracted image data with the current position of the vehicle and cause the correlated extracted image data to be stored in a memory. The devices, methods, and programs read out past correlated extracted image data, the past correlated extracted image data having been acquired when the vehicle was in a previous position, the previous position being a second predetermined distance from the current position. The devices, methods, and programs output a parking assist image to a display, the parking assist image displaying both the past correlated extracted image data, and the image data acquired at the current position of the vehicle.
Owner:AISIN AW CO LTD
Parking assist device and a method for electric power transmission and reception between a vehicle and a ground apparatus
ActiveUS8169340B2Easy to chargeLess troublesome when performing the chargingDigital data processing detailsIndication of parksing free spacesElectric power transmissionEngineering
Owner:TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
Apparatus for controlling auxiliary equipment of vehicle
InactiveUS20050134483A1Effectively execute signal processingEasy to operateOptical radiation measurementLighting support devicesAssistive equipmentHeadlamp
An apparatus for controlling operation of auxiliary equipment of a vehicle by receiving an output of a surroundings detection sensor for detecting the surrounding of the vehicle and an output of the vehicle information sensor, for detecting operation of the vehicle, wherein the distance to and the direction of an overtaking vehicle, an oncoming vehicle, or a preceding vehicle and the light intensities of the right and the left headlamps are controlled independently. A plurality of processes required for controlling the vehicle auxiliary equipment are performed by the time division processing.
Owner:HITACHI LTD +1
Mobility Assistance Device
ActiveUS20150297439A1Eliminate weightAgricultural machinesVehicle body-frame connectionsEngineeringPelvis
A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a harness or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or walk for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame.
Owner:CORE INGENUITY HLDG LLC
Intelligent parking lot navigation system and method
ActiveCN107734457AReduce dependenceRealize indoor positioningNavigational calculation instrumentsParticular environment based servicesGyroscopeAccelerometer
The invention discloses an intelligent parking lot navigation system and method. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring a target position needing to be reached according to information about a parking space selected by a user on a mobile phone user terminal; acquiring a real-time position according to combined positioning information of inertial navigation and an iBeacon Bluetooth beacon; and performing path planning by using the two positions. According to the method, the technologies of strapdown inertial navigation, iBeacon Bluetooth positioning and the like are combined. Inertial navigation is an autonomous navigation way in which other auxiliary equipment does not need to be deployed, and short-term positioning accuracy is up to meter class. A smart phone is provided withinertial sensors such as an accelerometer and a gyroscope, so that a mobile phone user gets rich mobile information, and data support is provided for the realization of inertial navigation of the mobile phone.
Owner:GUILIN UNIV OF ELECTRONIC TECH
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