Motion Detection Plate Sub-Plate Sensor Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current motion detection devices are inadequate in effectively promoting physical and cognitive improvements, particularly for individuals with limited mobility and balance issues, as they lack comprehensive feedback mechanisms and dynamic pressure distribution analysis.

Innovation Solution

A motion detection plate with sub-plates equipped with sensors and a control device that provides real-time pressure distribution analysis and feedback through tactile, visual, and auditory instructions, using vibration motors and illuminable display devices to enhance motor learning and training efficacy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple independent sensors are arranged on each sub-plate to detect pressure distributions, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepressure distribution detection precisionVSAvoidsensor arrangement complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The motion detection plate is divided into multiple sub-plates, with independent sensors arranged on each sub-plate. This segmentation allows pressure distribution to be detected at multiple locations simultaneously, improving measurement precision while managing complexity through modular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Sensors are strategically positioned at specific locations on each sub-plate to capture local pressure distribution characteristics. This local quality approach ensures that critical pressure points are monitored with high precision without requiring sensors across every point of the plate

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple feedback mechanisms (tactile, visual, auditory) are integrated into the motion detection plate, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefeedback mechanism versatilityVSAvoidfeedback system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The motion detection plate integrates multiple feedback mechanisms (tactile through vibration motors, visual through display devices, and auditory) into a single system. This multi-functionality allows the device to adapt to different user needs and provide comprehensive feedback, improving versatility while the integrated design helps manage complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If the motion detection plate provides real-time dynamic feedback, then productivity is improved, but use of energy increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining efficiencyVSAvoidenergy consumption for real-time feedback
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The feedback mechanisms are activated periodically based on detected motion events rather than continuously. This periodic action provides real-time feedback when needed for training efficiency while reducing energy consumption during periods of no or minimal activity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The motion detection plate effectively enhances motor skills and mobility by providing immediate and adaptive feedback, improving balance and gait through dynamic movement analysis and instruction, suitable for individuals with limited mobility and sensory impairments.

Implementation Method 1

The sensors include force sensors. Preferably, the force sensors have a maximum static load capacity of 50 kg each.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForce sensing: Force

Implementation Method 2

In a preferred embodiment, the feedback device comprises vibration motors for generating haptic or tactile feedback

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical vibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 3

In one embodiment, these partially transparent areas can be formed by non-transparent stencils with openings integrated into the motion detection plate. Preferably, the display devices further comprise light sources arranged below the motion detection plate that can illuminate the partially transparent areas.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light

Data Source

PatentEP3238620B1Motion detection plate
Publication Date: 2023.12.20 DIVIDAT AG
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AI summary

A motion detection plate for recording movements of a person positioned on the motion detection plate is shown, comprising at least three sub-plates which are arranged to form a common standing surface, wherein at least three independent sensors for dynamically recording local pressure distributions are arranged on each sub-plate, the motion detection plate further comprising a feedback device for generating auditory and/or visual and/or tactile and/or haptic feedback and a control device for controlling the sensors and/or the feedback device.