| VICTHOM HUMAN BIONICS, INC. Patent applications |
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| 20110137429 | CONTROL DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ACTUATED PROSTHESIS - A device and system for controlling an actuated prosthesis. The device includes a data signal input for each of the main artificial proprioceptors. Also, means for obtaining a first and a second derivative signal for at least some of the data signals, and means for obtaining a third derivative signal for at least one of the data signals. A set of first state machines, and means for generating the phase of locomotion portion using the states of the main artificial proprioceptors, and a second state machine as also included. The system includes a plurality of main artificial proprioceptors as well as means for obtaining a first and a second derivative signal for at least some of the data signals, and means for obtaining a third derivative signal for at least one of the data signals. Also, a set of first state machines, a second state machine, means for storing a lookup table, means for determining actual coefficient values from the lookup table, means for calculating at least one dynamic parameter value of the actuated prosthesis using the lookup table and at least some of the data signals, and means for converting the dynamic parameter value into an output signal to control the actuated prosthesis. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20100262260 | ACTUATED PROSTHESIS FOR AMPUTESS - The actuated leg prosthesis comprises a knee member, a socket connector provided over the knee member, an elongated trans-tibial member having a bottom end under which is connected an artificial foot, and a linear actuator. A first pivot assembly allows to operatively connect the trans-tibial member to the knee member. A second pivot assembly allows to operatively connect an upper end of the actuator to the knee member. A third pivot assembly allows to operatively connect a bottom end of the actuator to the bottom end of the trans-tibial member. The prosthesis can be provided as either a front actuator configuration or a rear actuator configuration. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100198289 | Method and device for the prevention of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) - A method and system for circumventing sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) by monitoring a plurality of indicators related to the likelihood of SUDEP, processing and monitoring these indicators for conditions predisposing to SUDEP, selecting a preconfigured treatment to treat the existing set of high-risk conditions, and delivering or triggering apnea and/or seizure treatment of a preventive or therapeutic nature to prevent SUDEP. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100016749 | Method and System for the Monitoring of Respiratory Acitivity and for the Treatment of Breathing Disorders Such as Sleep Apnea - A method and system for sensing the vagus nerve in order to monitor respiratory activity, treating breathing disorders, such as, for example, sleep apnea and a generic bio-interfacing platform that may be adapted for either open-loop or closed-loop applications. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20090299480 | Joint Actuation Mechanism for a Prosthetic and/or Orthotic Device Having a Compliant Transmission - Disclosed herein a prosthetic or orthotic device having a joint portion and a compliant transmission assembly in operational communication with the joint portion. The device restores the normal capabilities and natural dynamics of a healthy joint for common activities. The compliant transmission assembly includes a compliant element. The compliant transmission assembly absorbs energy when a torque is applied. between a prosthetic or orthotic device portion and another adjacent device portion or the adjacent limb segment, of the user. The compliant element of the invention absorbs energy during flexion of a joint for the dampening thereof and releases this energy during extension of the joint for assistance thereof. Also disclosed herein is an actuator assembly, a torque sensor and an actuator locking device as well as a method for determining the torque of such prosthetic and orthotic devices. | 12-03-2009 |
