11-10-2012 дата публикации
Номер: US20120259430A1
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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. 1. A method of controlling a powered human augmentation device , the method comprising:adjusting a parameter of the powered device within a gait cycle by wirelessly 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.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parameter is selected from the group consisting of net work claim 1 , toe-off angle claim 1 , peak power applied by the powered device claim 1 , and timing of the peak power relative to the gait cycle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target range corresponding to the parameter is a function of at least one of ambulation speed and ambulation pattern.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting step is based at least in part on at least one of ambulation speed and ambulation pattern.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting step is based at least in part on at least one of terrain and activity.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the activity is selected from the group consisting of walking on level ground claim 5 , walking on uneven ground claim 5 , walking upslope claim 5 , walking downslope claim 5 , ascending stairs claim 5 , and descending stairs.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting step is related to at least one of weight of the wearer ...
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