A61H2201/5064

SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DEVICE BASED ON DISTANCE
20220347046 · 2022-11-03 ·

A system is disclosed. The system includes an accessory control module, comprising computer-executable code stored in non-volatile memory, a processor, an accessory of a user, and a terminal device. The accessory control module, the processor, the accessory, and the terminal device are configured to determine a distance between the terminal device and either the accessory or a user device of the user, and control the accessory to perform a predetermined action for sexually stimulating the user based on the distance.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR PROVIDING ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS
20230034352 · 2023-02-02 ·

Mechanisms for providing environment information to a visually impaired person (VIP) are provided, the mechanisms including: receiving information relating to a direction from a VIP when in an environment using at least one hardware processor; identifying at least one object in the direction from the VIP when in the environment; and providing environment information regarding at least one object to the VIP. In some of these embodiments, the environment is a virtual environment. In some of these embodiments, the information relating to the direction is a bearing relative to a reference from the VIP. In some of these embodiments, the information is image data. In some of these embodiments, the method further comprises: determining that the direction has changed; and stopping providing the environment information in response to determining that the direction has changed.

Unloading knee-ankle-foot orthotic apparatus with conforming and distracting hinge

An adjustable knee ankle foot orthosis for unloading weight from a knee joint afflicted with osteoarthritis, thus reducing pain and improving mobility, comprising: an upper and lower frame connected by an unloading hinge assembly, optionally comprising a sensor and processor allowing for remote or automatic control of brace tension. In embodiments, the brace includes a user mechanism that is capable of adjusting a tensioning element while the brace is being worn. In other embodiments, electronic motors, sensors, and indicators may be included in the brace to improve brace performance and user interaction.

System and method for providing massaging within a vehicle

A system and method for providing massaging within a vehicle that include receiving vehicle dynamic data associated with a real-time dynamic performance of the vehicle as the vehicle is being driven for a predetermined period of time. The system and method also include determining at least one strenuous driving activity associated with a driver of the vehicle based on at least one driving maneuver. The system and method additionally include analyzing positional parameters and movement parameters that are associated with at least one area of a body of the driver that is utilized to conduct the at least one driving maneuver for the predetermined period of time. The system and method further include controlling at least one massaging element disposed within the seat of the vehicle to provide massaging to the at least one area of the body of the driver.

REHABILITATION EXERCISE DEVICE FOR UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS
20220339052 · 2022-10-27 ·

Proposed is a rehabilitation exercise device for upper and lower limbs. The rehabilitation exercise device is characterized by including: a first support supporting a user's hand or foot; a second support supporting a user's forearm or calf; a pair of first hinges rotatably connecting the first support and the second support to each other; a third support supporting a user's upper arm or thigh; a pair of second hinges rotatably connecting the second support and the third support to each other; and a distance adjustment part configured to adjust a distance between the first support and the third support by adjusting length of the second support.

Diverter for use in therapeutic massage system
11607363 · 2023-03-21 · ·

A diverter is provided for use in directing airflow from an input port to selected output ports. The diverter allows for operation without valves, and is able to provide an air signal to selected output ports in a predetermined manner. The diverter having a rotatable member, or swivel valve, directing air signals to the desired output port depending on the rotational position thereof. The diverter is driven by a controlled actuator or motor, to thus control the manner in which air signals are provided to a plurality of output ports in a controlled manner.

Systems and methods for providing synchronized movements of a powered wheelchair and an exoskeleton
11602479 · 2023-03-14 · ·

Embodiments herein are directed to a system that includes a powered wheelchair, a user-worn exoskeleton, and a master controller. The master controller monitors the independent movements of the powered wheelchair and the user-worn exoskeleton. The master controller prioritizes the movement of the powered wheelchair and the user-worn exoskeleton such that only one of the powered wheelchair or the user-worn exoskeleton will have the priority to complete the intended movement. The master controller may coordinate movements between the powered wheelchair and the user-worn exoskeleton so to perform a plurality of predetermined programs. For example, assisting a user to sit within the powered wheelchair, to assist a user to stand from a seating position when outside of the powered wheelchair, and/or use the powered wheelchair as a guide for walking.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGINE TO OPTIMIZE A TREATMENT PLAN
20230072368 · 2023-03-09 · ·

A method for updating a treatment plan. The treatment plan is associated with a user using a treatment apparatus to perform the treatment plan. The method includes receiving first data associated with a first diagnosis of the user. The method includes generating, based on the first data, an initial treatment plan to be performed on the treatment apparatus by the user. The method includes receiving second data associated with a first attribute of the user. The method includes generating, via an artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to generate an updated treatment plan based on the initial treatment plan and the second data.

MASSAGE SYSTEM AND DEVICE

A massage chair and an input device in data communication with the massage chair is disclosed. The massage chair has several massaging mechanisms, each of which is for massaging a corresponding one of a number of body parts of a user. The input device includes a touch screen display. The input device is operable to display on the touch screen display a body part selection screen. This body part selection screen includes a human body representation and a number of body part representations corresponding to the body parts of the user. Each body part representation is individually selectable for actuating a corresponding massaging mechanism to massage a corresponding body part of the user. One of more of the plurality of body part representations is of an irregular shape and of a size that at least substantially covers a corresponding body part of the human body representation.

Compression Device Especially for Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
20230127829 · 2023-04-27 ·

A compression device particularly suited for DVT prophylaxis includes a disposable wrap and a re-usable controller removably mounted on the wrap to apply a tensioning force to the wrap when it is encircling the limb of a patient. The wrap includes a strap wrapped around an electric motor-driven pulley, with an encoder to determine the amount of rotation of the pulley and a current sensor to determine the current load on the motor during operation. A pretension protocol sets the pulley of the wrap at a proper frap position so that the wrap can properly execute a DVT prophylaxis protocol.