Guard-Railed Rotational Platform for Safe Vestibular Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vestibular training devices do not effectively enhance cognitive function, balance, and coordination, particularly for individuals with autism, mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-concussion symptoms, nor do they provide comprehensive tracking of balance and posture improvements.
Innovation Solution
A vestibular training apparatus with a motorized rotational platform, adjustable waist harness, and guard railing, equipped with a pressure sensor, that allows users to undergo controlled rotational motion and tracks balance and posture improvements through data collection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a motorized rotational platform is used for vestibular training, then cognitive function and balance are enhanced, but user safety risks increase due to rotational motion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by implementing a guard railing structure with balusters positioned around the rotational platform before rotation occurs. The guard railing is designed to contain users within a safe zone during rotational motion, preventing falls or ejections. The balusters are strategically placed to intercept users if they lose balance during rotation, providing protective intervention before serious injury can occur.
2Measurement precision
If a pressure sensor is added to track balance improvements, then measurement precision increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the pressure sensor to serve multiple functions: it tracks balance improvements during vestibular training, monitors user position on the platform, and provides data for training progress assessment. The pressure sensor integrates with the existing rotational platform structure, utilizing the same data processing system already present in the motorized platform, thereby minimizing additional complexity while maximizing measurement capabilities.
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AI summary
A vestibular training apparatus and method as disclosed and claimed. Wherein the training apparatus comprises a motorized rotational platform. a waist harness, a plurality of balusters, a guard rail, a guard rail aperture, and a plurality of straps.