MODULAR FORCE SENSOR SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR BEHAVIORAL MEASUREMENT

摘要

Implementations of the present invention relate to for analyzing behavior of small live test subjects. More specifically, methods and devices of the present invention can allow a researcher to use a single device for analyzing effects of genetic modifications made to the test subjects on the test subject's behavior and movements. Additionally, the methods and devices may allow for analysis of effects that various medications may have on the test subject's behavior and movement.

主权项

1. A device for measuring the behavior of a test subject having two or more feet and having a first weight, the device comprising:
a high resolution force module having a first surface, the first surface comprising:
an array of force sensors each individual force sensor capable of sensing an individual force, each force sensor of the array of force sensors positioned within a predetermined distance from any adjacent force sensor of the array of force sensors; and a control system in functional communication with the high resolution force module, the control system comprising a processor and physical memory, the control system containing instructions stored in the physical memory that when executed by the processor, cause the control system to perform the following acts:
receiving a first signal from a first sensor of the array of force sensors corresponding to a first foot of the two or more feet and receiving a second signal for a second sensor of the array of force sensors corresponding to a second foot at a predetermined rate;determining a first amount of force applied by the first foot based on the first signal;determining a second amount of force applied by the second foot based on the second signal; anddetermining behavior of said test subject with respect to the first surface of the high resolution force module based on the first amount of force and the second amount of force.