Modular instrumented floor covering

摘要

A modular instrumented floor covering assembly is used in connection with a subject walking across the assembly. The floor covering assembly comprises a plurality of sensor panels attached together along interlocking edges. The edges are held together by interlocking strips or by magnets. Each sensor panel has a pressure sensor matrix responsive to the weight of the subject for generating data relating to movement of the subject. The sensor panels are assembled on the floor selectively and releasably in patterns. No tools are needed for assembly. Data is sent wirelessly between the sensor panels and from the sensor panels to a computer for analysis. A power supply, wiring grid, and releasable connectors on the panel edges supplies electrical power to the sensor panels and between adjacent sensor panels.

主权项

1. A modular instrumented floor covering assembly for use in connection with a subject walking across the assembly for generating data relating to movement of the subject, a power source, and a computer, the floor covering assembly comprising:
a plurality of sensor panels having interlocking edges, the sensor panels being adapted for interlocking adjacent panels together along the edges, each sensor panel having a pressure sensor matrix responsive to a weight of the subject, the plurality of sensor panels being adapted for selective and releasable assembly in patterns; a first magnet and a second magnet spaced apart on each interlocking edge of each sensor panel, so as to attract the sensor panels toward one another and generally align the sensor panels with one another and releasably attach the sensor panels to one another; communicating means for communicating data from the sensor panels and between adjacent sensor panels, the communicating means being selected from the group consisting of hardwired means and wireless means; and power means for supplying power to the sensor panels and between adjacent sensor panels, the power means comprising a power supply.