| 摘要 |
This invention relates to an article of footwear such as, but not limited to, a surgical boot. The boot comprises a plurality of temperature sensors each of which is operable to measure skin temperature adjacent the sensor. The boot further comprises a pitch sensor, a pressure sensor and an activity sensor. The data from the sensors is sent to a microprocessor on the boot and from there to a smartphone and/or a remote PC. The data is displayed and analysed on the smartphone/PC. The boot with these sensors can detect with a high degree of accuracy the patient's condition and will help in the treatment and management of their condition. The information from the sensors can be displayed on a patient's smartphone, thereby engaging the patient in their own treatment. The article of footwear will ultimately improve health and decrease morbidity related to diabetes mellitus and Charcot's foot. |
