US2020146849A1PendingUtilityA1

Controlling powered human augmentation devices

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Assignee: BIONX MEDICAL TECH INCPriority: Jan 12, 2011Filed: Jan 9, 2020Published: May 14, 2020
Est. expiryJan 12, 2031(~4.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Zhixiu HanChristopher Eric BarnhartDavid A. GarlowAdrienne BolgerHugh M. HerrGary GirzonRichard J. Casler, Jr.Jennifer T. Mccarthy
A61F 5/01A61F 2002/7625A61F 2/78G05B 13/0205A61F 2002/705A61F 2/66A61F 2002/707A61F 2/60A61F 2002/7635A61F 2002/6827A61F 2002/7645A61F 2/68A61F 2/70
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Abstract

In a communication system for controlling a powered human augmentation device, a parameter of the powered device is adjusted within a gait cycle by wirelessly transmitting a control signal thereto, whereby the adjusted parameter falls within a target range corresponding to that parameter. The target range is selected and the device parameters are controlled such that the powered device can normalize or augment human biomechanical function, responsive to a wearer's activity, regardless of speed and terrain and, in effect, provides at least a biomimetic response to the wearer of the powered device.

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         1 . A communication system for interfacing with a powered human augmentation device, the system comprising:
 a wireless transmitter for adjusting a parameter of the powered device within a gait cycle by transmitting a control signal thereto, whereby the adjusted parameter falls within a target range corresponding to that parameter, providing at least a biomimetic response to a wearer of the powered device.   
     
     
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