MEASUREMENT AND COLLECTION OF HUMAN TREMORS THROUGH A HANDHELD TOOL

摘要

A technique for measuring and collecting human tremor data includes measuring motions of a handheld tool manipulated by a user while performing a task with the handheld tool. The motions are measured using an inertial measurement unit (“IMU”) disposed within a handle of the handheld tool. Motion data of the motions is recorded to a motion log stored within a memory unit of the handheld tool. The motion data contains information for determining a severity of tremors that occurred while the user performed the task with the handheld tool. The motion log is communicated to a remote server for analysis.

主权项

1. A handheld tool, comprising:
a handle; an attachment arm extending from the handle; a user-assistive device attached to a distal end of the attachment arm; an inertial measurement unit (“IMU”) rigidly attached to the handle to measure motions of the handle and to generate motion data indicative of the motions of the handle; and a communication interface to output the motion data from the handheld tool.