发明名称 |
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONFORMAL SENSING OF FORCE AND/OR CHANGE IN MOTION |
摘要 |
<p>Sensing a force and/or a change in motion proximate to an arbitrarily-shaped surface via a conformal sensing element (e.g., a pressure sensor, an accelerometer) disposed on a flexible substrate and having a sufficient mechanical coupling to the surface. The conformality of the sensing element facilitates intimate proximity to the surface to ensure accurate sensing. Examples of arbitrarily-shaped surfaces include body parts of a person (e.g., a head). A processor receiving one or more signals from the sensing element may provide information relating to possible injury to a body part (e.g., head trauma) resulting from sensed forces and/or changes in motion. Such information may be conveyed by one or more output devices that provide indications of possible degrees of injury/trauma. A conformal sensing apparatus may be integrated with a protective garment or accessory, such as a helmet, wherein the conformality of the sensing apparatus also ensures sufficient comfort for the wearer.</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP2509497(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.10.17 |
申请号 |
EP20100842663 |
申请日期 |
2010.12.17 |
申请人 |
MC10, INC. |
发明人 |
CALLSEN, GILMAN;GHAFFARI, ROOZBEH;ARORA, WILLIAM J.;DE GRAFF, BASSEL;SCHLATKA, BENJAMIN;CARBECK, JEFFREY D. |
分类号 |
A61B5/11 |
主分类号 |
A61B5/11 |
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