DEVICE AND SYSTEM TO REDUCE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

摘要

A device for reducing traumatic brain injury comprises a first sensor, a first linkage element, and a processing element. The first sensor is coupled to a head component and configured to measure an acceleration of a user's head as a result of an impact on the head component and to generate corresponding first sensor measurements. The first linkage element is configured to connect the head component to a body component and is able to switch between a first state in which it is relatively flexible and a second state in which it is relatively rigid. The first linkage element is switched from its first state to its second state by a locking signal. The processing element is configured to receive the first sensor measurements and to generate the locking signal when a value of the first sensor measurements is greater than or equal to an injury level.

主权项

1. A device for reducing traumatic brain injury, the device comprising:
a first sensor coupled to a head component configured to measure an acceleration of a user's head as a result of an impact on the head component and to generate first sensor measurements; a first linkage element configured to connect the head component to a body component, the first linkage element switchable between a first state in which it is relatively flexible and a second state in which it is relatively rigid based upon a locking signal; and a processing element configured to receive the first sensor measurements and to generate the locking signal when a value of the first sensor measurements is greater than or equal to an injury level.