Abstract:
The disclosure features visual assistive devices that include a detection apparatus configured to receive information about an environment surrounding a user of the visual assistive device, a communication apparatus configured to transmit information to the user, and an electronic processor coupled to the detection apparatus and the communication apparatus, and configured to: receive information about an activity of the user; filter the information about the environment surrounding the user based on the activity of the user; assign a priority rank to each element of the filtered information based on the activity of the user; and transmit at least some of the elements of the filtered information, according to the assigned priority ranks, to the user using the communication apparatus.
Abstract:
Image stabilization systems and methods include a detector configured to detect images, an actuator coupled to the detector, a sensor coupled to the detector and configured to detect motion of the detector, and an electronic processor in communication with the sensor and the actuator, where the electronic processor is configured to, for example: (a) receive information about motion of the detector from the sensor; (b) determine components of the motion of the detector, and associate a class with each of the determined components; (c) identify components to be compensated from among the determined components based on the associated classes; and (d) generate a control signal that causes the actuator to adjust a position of at least a portion of the detector to compensate for the identified components.
Abstract:
A device is provided for controlling the nitric oxide levels within the lungs of a subject. The device comprises a detector for detecting the respiration cycle of the subject and a stimulator for applying an acoustic or vibratory stimulus to the subject. The stimulator is controlled in dependence on the detected respiration cycle. In particular, acoustic stimulation may be provided at the onset of inspiration. In this way, the nitric oxide flow can be controlled in a way to ensure that the paranasal nitric oxide is nearly fully inspired. This provides a higher nitric oxide concentration in the lung/alveoli.
Abstract:
System to assist a person in walking, consisting of an exoskeleton to be fitted to the person comprising a plurality of articulated structures for the flexion of the lower extremities and a plurality of sensors. The plurality of sensors measures the flexion performed in the joints of the upper extremities and applies a movement that is transmitted to the lower extremities by the articulated structures depending on the measured flexion. Advantageously, the movement is generated by the individual himself or herself as he or she walks and does not require being pre-programmed.
Abstract:
Disclosed is apparatus (1.50) for assisting a user during a cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a patient (40), said apparatus comprising: a force-transmission unit (10) having a lower plate (11) that can be placed on the chest of the patient (40), an upper plate (12) located at a distance from the lower plate (11) and a force sensor (13) arranged between the lower plate (11) and the upper plate (12) for detecting a force that can be exerted on the chest of the patient (40) by means of the upper plate (12) and the lower plate (11); a display device for generating at least one signal that can be perceived by the user; and an electronic control device for controlling the display device on the basis of the force detected by the force sensor, wherein the force-transmission unit (10) is embedded in a flexible mat (2).
Abstract:
An exoskeleton comprises at least one load-bearing element including a flexible hose, sleeve or cable having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The first end portion is engageable with a load and is configured to transfer a weight of the load to the hose, sleeve or cable. The hose, sleeve or cable is configured to transfer the weight of the load from the first end portion to the second end portion, and the second end portion is configured to transfer the weight of the load to a support surface upon which the exoskeleton is supported.
Abstract:
사용자가 직관적으로 보행보조장치의 성능을 조절할 수 있도록 마련된 입력부를 포함하는 보행보조장치 및 그 제어방법이 제공된다. 보행보조장치는 적어도 하나의 사용자 인터페이스를 통해 보행보조장치의 가변특성을 조절하는 명령을 입력받는 입력부와 입력부를 통한 가변특성의 조절에 대응하여, 가변특성의 조절에 관련된 가변 파라미터를 조절하는 프로세서와 가변특성이 변하도록, 가변 파라미터의 조절에 대응하여 변화된 조력(assist power)을 출력하는 액츄에이터를 포함한다.