Apparatus for sensing body attitude
January 29, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3670320 Method and apparatus for measuring and treating hyperactivity in human beings Belt having a posture warning device Electronic ergometer Precision inclinometer with digital numerical readout Electronic level device Signalling device for weight lifters Posture belt Posture improving device Body position attitude indicator device InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 011336 filed on 01/29/1993US Classes:340/573.7, Posture alarm377/24.2, Distance and Human Activity (e.g., pedometer, nonpowered golf carts)600/595Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Peng, John K.Assistant: Mullen, Thomas J. Jr. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG08B 023/00AbstractThe apparatus is attached to a body part (for example, the back) of the user. The apparatus detects when the body part attitude exceeds a specific attitude range. For every such attitude violation, the apparatus sounds a buzzer and increments a displayed counter value that indicates the total number of such attitude violations. The apparatus may be used as part of physical therapy to modify the behavior of the user during routine physical activities. The sensitivity of the apparatus may be adjusted by controlling the specific attitude range. | |
