A61H2201/5097

Exoskeleton and mounting arrangement

There is disclosed a mobility aid for use by a user having a lower body amputation site. The mobility aid includes a lower body exoskeleton (LBE). The LBE has a pelvic support structure and a first leg and a second leg. Each of the first and second legs are movably coupled to the pelvic support structure, wherein at least the first and second legs are selectively actuable to move the lower body exoskeleton relative to a surface on which the mobility aid is positioned. The LBE also includes a carrier selectively positionable with respect to the lower body exoskeleton and, which in use, supports the user at or about an amputation site; and a harness system configured to, when in use, secure the user to the lower body exoskeleton.

Gait motion assisting apparatus

A gait motion assisting apparatus of the present invention includes an actuator unit controlling driver so that assisting force calculated by applying gait motion timing based on detected thigh phase angle to output pattern saved data is imparted to lower leg, and a terminal device capable of wireless-communicating with control device of the actuator unit. The terminal device can receive assisting force setting value including assisting force imparting period during gait cycle and create, based on the assisting force setting value, output pattern setting data indicating a relationship between the gait motion timing and a size of assisting force to be imparted to the lower leg. The control device is configured to overwrite-save the output pattern setting data received from the terminal device as the output pattern saved data.

Artificial intelligence massage apparatus and method for determining recommended massage setting in consideration of activity information of user
11529900 · 2022-12-20 · ·

Disclosed herein is an artificial intelligence massage apparatus for determining a recommended massage setting including a communication modem, a driver comprising at least one motor, and a processor configured to receive, via the communication modem, identification information from a terminal of a user, identify the user using the received identification information, receive, via the communication modem, activity information of the identified user from the terminal or a health care server, determine a recommended massage setting in consideration of the received activity information and a massage setting log of the identified user, and control the driver based on the determined recommended massage setting.

Massage Chair Having a Sliding Armrest with Hand Stretching, Armrest Position Adjustment and Remote Software Update
20220395422 · 2022-12-15 ·

The present invention is directed to a massage chair having a massage chair frame, a massage and stretching system, and a noise-reducing, enclosure device. The frame includes a first end, a second end, a seat body area portion, and a back body area portion. The massage system includes at least one air massage element, an air pump, and at least one air valve device for regulating air flow into and out of the air massage element. The enclosure device includes an enclosure housing and noise-reducing material positioned inside the housing. The housing encloses the air pump and air valve device(s) during operation such that noise generated from or made by the air pump and air valve device(s) during operation is reduced, contained or eliminated. The present invention may include additional features: manual or automated armrest sliding, manual or automated shoulder massager with sliding mechanism, remote software update, media player holder, virtual reality player, wireless charger, hammering devices, heating acupuncture devices, and oxygen generator.

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR STIMULATION OF SKIN TO INCREASE LYMPHATIC FLOW
20220395423 · 2022-12-15 ·

Stimulation devices and methods of using the same that provide stimulation to the skin of a patient to activate the somatosensory system in skin, thereby increasing the contraction of innervated lymphatic vessels in extremities to drain more volume of lymph and aid lymph drainage in extremities. The devices of the present disclosure include a body having at least one wheel thereon configured to engage the skin of a patient, the at least one wheel wheels to rotate and stimulate the skin. Methods for using such device for stimulating skin to increase lymphatic flow are also provided.

Virtual reality apparatus and methods therefor

Virtual reality apparatus, and various methods therefor.

Dynamic paver device with vibration feedback

The disclosed subject matter relates to a dynamic paver device with vibration feedback. A paver device can include: a paver having a top surface and a bottom surface; a paver frame that creates an interior cavity upon being connected with the paver; at least one pressure sensor connected to the paver, wherein the at least one pressure sensor detects a change in an amount of pressure applied to the top surface of the paver; a vibration system connected to the bottom surface of the paver, where the vibration system is configured to provide a vibrational force to the bottom surface of the paver; and a controller connected to the at least one pressure sensor and the vibration system, where the controller is configured to: receive, from the at least one pressure sensor, a presence indication of an object on the top surface of the paver based on the detected change in the amount of pressure being applied to the top surface of the paver at a first time; and, in response to receiving the presence indication from the at least one pressure sensor, transmit a first signal to the vibration system that causes the vibration system to provide the vibrational force to the bottom surface of the paver.

Learning system, rehabilitation support system, method, program, and trained model

An acquisition unit acquires a classification result obtained by classifying training assistants by performing a cluster analysis based on first rehabilitation data about rehabilitation performed by the trainee by using the rehabilitation support system, the first rehabilitation data including at least assistant data indicating a training assistant and index data indicating a degree of recovery of the trainee. A learning unit generates a learning model, the learning model being configured to input second rehabilitation data including at least the action data indicating an assisting action performed by the training assistant to assist the trainee and output the action data for suggesting a next action to be performed by the training assistant. The learning unit generates the learning model by using, as teacher data, the second rehabilitation data for which pre-processing has been performed based on the classification result.

A SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING DYNAMIC VISUAL, VESTIBULAR AND SOMATOSENSORY ABILITY
20220386936 · 2022-12-08 · ·

An apparatus for making combined vestibular and somatosensory function assessments, comprising: a portable base unit comprising: a movable platform being at least partially rotatable about an axis of rotation; in use, a user stands with both feet on the movable platform; an adjustable stopping mechanism for adjusting an extent to which the movable platform can rotate in at least one direction with respect to a horizontal plane; and a controller for controlling the adjustable stopping mechanism to selectively adjust the extent to which the movable platform is rotated by one of a plurality of discrete measurable amounts based on a control signal; a visual occlusion headset worn by the user, the headset comprising a device for recording a vestibular function response in response to a vestibular function test.

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PORTABLE SKIN CARE DEVICE
20220387250 · 2022-12-08 ·

A multi-functional portable skin care device comprises: a roller unit including a first roller and a second roller and an insulating ring member; a connecting unit including a shaft member passing through centers of the first and second rollers and the insulating ring member, a conductive pipe coupled to the rear end of the shaft member and electrically connected to any one of the first and second rollers, and a conductive rod installed along the hollows of the conductive pipe and the shaft member and electrically connected to any one of the first and second rollers; and a main body unit connected to the roller unit, a battery installed inside the main body case, a control circuit board for controlling power supplied to the first and second rollers, a control button for selecting current supplied to the first and second rollers, and an LED display for displaying the operating state.