Abstract:
In various embodiments, a computerized eyewear retrofit kit comprises a replacement temple configured to replace a temple of a pair of eyewear. The replacement temple comprises an elongated body having a first end configured to attach the replacement temple to the eyewear, at least one of a first group of one or more sensors coupled to the elongated body or a second group of one or more sensors configured to couple to a frame of the standard pair of eyewear. The at least one of the first or second group of sensors are for sensing at least one of a physiological characteristic of the wearer or an environmental characteristic associated with the wearer. The eyewear retrofit kit also comprises at least one processor and a power source that are operatively coupled to at least one of the first group or the second group of the one or more sensors.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a knee joint for use in a lower limb prosthesis. The knee joint comprise an upper portion for connecting a custom socket and a proximal attachment, and a support comprising connecting means in its lower part for connecting a prosthetic limb. The support has at least one attachment arm on the medial or the lateral side of the knee joint prosthesis. An actuator is connected between a proximal attachment and the support and is adapted to pivot the upper portion relatively to the support. The actuator comprises a motor directly operatively connected to an axial displaceable shaft capable of changing angular velocity of the knee joint. An external control device can be used to control the knee joint.
Abstract:
A diagnostic liner system for visual assessment of prosthetic limb socket fit, comprising a diagnostic sheath that fits within a check socket, the sheath having a surface with an array of compressible elements that are compressed within the check socket in proportion to pressure exerted on areas of the sheath by areas of a residual limb inserted into the check socket. A transparent test socket can be used as the check socket.
Abstract:
Sensoreinrichtung (1) zur Messung einer axialen Kraft in Rohrlängsrichtung eines Rohres (4) und/oder mindestens eines Drehmomentes mit einem Messelement (2), das einen über ein Rohransatzstück mit dem Rohr verbundenen Adapteranschluss (3) aufweist, über den das Rohr an einen Justieradapter (5) fest ankoppelbar ist, wobei die axiale Kraft und das Drehmoment über das Messelement in den Justieradapter einleitbar und mittels Dehnmessstreifen (11,12) messbar sind, die in einem Sensorbereich (9) zwischen dem Adapteranschluss und einem dem Adapteranschluss abgewandten Ende des Rohransatzstückes (6) an DMS-Messstellen angeordnet sind, wobei das Rohransatzstück mit dem Sensorbereich rohrförmig ausgebildet ist, wobei der Sensorbereich sich von dem Adapteranschluss bis zu dem Ende des Rohransatzstückes erstreckt und einen geringeren Außendurchmesser als das Ende des Rohransatzstückes aufweist, wobei das Rohr mit seinem dem Adapteranschluss zugewandten, das Ende des Rohransatzstückes zum Adapteranschluss hin überragenden Ende kraftmäßig vom Sensorbereich und vom Adapteranschluss entkoppelt ist, und wobei auf dem Umfang des Sensorbereiches mindestens drei DMS-Messstellen angeordnet sind.
Abstract:
An orthopedic simulator, such as a spinal implant wear test machine, is provided with a specimen containment module that may be removed from the machine as a unit. The releasable attachability of the specimen containment module permits remote specimen installation and reduces environmental contamination.
Abstract:
A transmission for torque transfer with axial compliance and a test machine employing the transmission has a flexible connector that provides high torsional stiffness and high axial compliance while inducing no frictional forces. The transmission includes an axial portion allowed to translate freely along its axis due to a high axial compliance of the transmission while the transmission simultaneously facilitates rigid torque transfer.
Abstract:
The invention relates to medical engineering and can be used for a bench testing of prosthetic-orthopedic articles, in particular for testing the performance strength of prosthetics, modules and fragments thereof. The aim of the invention is to unify a device for the bench testing the prosthetic-orthopedic articles by providing the possibility to develop prosthetic-orthopedic articles, their modules and the fragments thereof without using as accessories the prosthetic-orthopedic articles, their modules and the fragments thereof which are not entitled to be tested, whereby reducing the time and cost of developing new modules of the prosthetic-orthopedic articles. The inventive bench test device for the prosthetic-orthopedic articles comprises a body provided with a unit for setting an object, a power loading unit, measuring equipment and an adapter fitted with an element for fixing said adapter to the unit for setting an object of the prosthetic-orthopedic articles or the simulators thereof. All parts of the inventive device can be produced using known technologies and materials.
Abstract:
Eyewear, according to various embodiments, comprises at least one biometric sensor that is adapted for taking a biometric reading from the wearer when the wearer is operatively wearing the eyewear and for transmitting the results of the biometric reading to one or more computer processors for use in determining whether the wearer is a particular individual. The one or more processors may be embodied within the eyewear, and the eyewear may also include a wireless communications device for transmitting a signal (e.g., to a remote computing device) that confirms the identity of the wearer as the particular individual. A remote computing device, or other device, or individual, may then, based at least in part on receiving the signal, grant wearer access to a computer program, computing system, and/or a particular physical space.
Abstract:
A computerized prosthesis alignment system includes a transducer that can measure socket reactions in the anterior/posterior plane and the right/left planes, while canceling or reducing the transverse forces on the measurements of these socket reactions. In addition, the transducer is also capable of determining the axial load or weight experienced by the prosthesis. The computerized prosthesis alignment system is in communication with a host computer. The moment data from the transducer is interpreted by the user via a computer interface. The host computer includes memory for storing one or more applications. These applications receive data from the transducer, interpret the data with discrete algebraic or fuzzy logic algorithms, and display the output numerically and graphically. Applications may also interpret the data to provide analyses to the user for aligning the prosthesis.