Abstract:
Disclosed is an upholstered furniture system (100) comprising an item of upholstered furniture (1) having electrical functions and at least one seating element (2), and also comprising a control system (3), said control system (3) having a mobile input device (5), a communications terminal (4) and at least one control unit (6) located on the item of upholstered furniture (1), the control unit being operatively connected to the communications terminal (4).
Abstract:
A light emitting module and massage device provide vaginal rejuvenation. The device exposes collagen in the vaginal area or mucosa to temperatures elevated over normal body temperature to cause the collagen to reversibly or irreversibly denature while simultaneously applying vibration. Once thermally-induced collagen denaturation has occurred, both neoelastogenesis and neocollagenesis may occur and may be initiated with fibroblast proliferation, which may be promoted with vibration. Neofibrogenesis also occurs due to the fibroblastic activity, responsible for secretion of new collagen matrix to effect tissue repair. Thus, the device exploits thermally-induced collagen denaturation and repair along with simultaneous vibration to improve tissue tone, connective tissue tension and bulk tissue regeneration.
Abstract:
An assistant robot in which a small-size actuator can be used is provided. One of a lifting and lowering section (40, 240, 340, or 440) and a holding section (50, 250, 350, or 450) includes guide paths (53, 253, 342, 343, and 451a) which guide the holding section (50, 250, 350, or 450) to move in a forward, backward, and inclined manner with respect to the lifting and lowering section (40, 240, 340, or 440). The other one includes a guided member (43, 243, 352, 353, 443, or 444) which moves along the guide path (53, 253, 342, 343, or 451a) .
Abstract:
A walk training apparatus (1) comprises a main frame (10); a rolling assembly (4), allowing the main frame to perform omnidirectional rolling movements over a floor during walking of a person (11); a drive unit (5) for driving the rolling assembly; a sensor (6) for detecting relative translational and/or rotational movement and/or relative force and/or torque exertion between a body reference part (12) of the person's body and a frame reference part (2, 3) of the main frame; a calculator (7) for calculating drive control parameters based on detection results from the sensor; and a controller (8) for controlling the drive unit based on the calculated drive control parameters.
Abstract:
A manually propelled vehicle includes a vehicle body (10), a wheel system (30) for moving the vehicle body, a grip (20) attached to the vehicle body, a grip sensor that detects a pressure applied to the grip (20), a grip state detector that detects a grip state of the grip (20) based on information acquired from the grip sensor, and a wheel driver that drives the wheel system (30) when the grip state detector detects a predetermined grip state.
Abstract:
A manually propelled vehicle (1) includes a vehicle body (10); a wheel system (30) for moving the vehicle body; a force sensor (71) that detects an operating force and outputs sensor data; a distance measuring sensor (72) that measures a distance between the manually propelled vehicle (1) and a user and outputs sensor data; and a controller (80) including a processor that receives the sensor data of the force sensor (71) and the sensor data of the distance measuring sensor (72) and a wheel drive controller that controls driving and braking of the wheel system (30) based on an output of the processor.
Abstract:
A lower extremity orthotic control system determines a movement desired by a user, particularly with a user employing gestures or other signals to convey or express their intent to the system, and automatically regulates the sequential operation of powered lower extremity orthotic components. In a particular application, the orientation of a stance leg is used to determine when the user wants to initiate a step, as well as when the user is in a safe position from which to take a step. The invention has particular applicability for use in enabling a paraplegic user (200) to walk through a controlled operation of a human exoskeleton (100) coupled to the user's lower limbs (205). A controller (220) receives inputs regarding a motion desired by the user (200), determines the desired motion and then controls the movement of the user's legs or limbs (205) through actuation of the exoskeleton (100).
Abstract:
Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to a portion of the human body. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the body. In this manner, prevention and/or treatment of various medical conditions may be achieved, for example restless leg syndrome, edema, plantar fasciitis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, venous insufficiency, wound care, and/or the like.
Abstract:
A modular stimulus applicator system and method are disclosed. The system includes a plurality of wirelessly controlled stimulus pods, anchored to a patient's body, and configured to deliver stimulus to the patient's body. The stimulus can be heat, vibration, or electrical stimulus, or any combination thereof. The stimulus pods are controlled by a control station that can include a user-interface through which the patient can control application of the stimulus.