18396112. WALKING INDEX CALCULATION DEVICE, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION SYSTEM, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 WALKING INDEX CALCULATION DEVICE, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION SYSTEM, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WALKING INDEX CALCULATION DEVICE, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION SYSTEM, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
WALKING INDEX CALCULATION DEVICE, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION SYSTEM, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kenichiro Fukushi of Tokyo (JP)
WALKING INDEX CALCULATION DEVICE, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION SYSTEM, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18396112 titled 'WALKING INDEX CALCULATION DEVICE, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION SYSTEM, WALKING INDEX CALCULATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a device that calculates the minimum clearance of a toe during walking by analyzing sensor data from footwear.
- Waveform generation unit creates walking waveform using sensor data
- Detection unit identifies timing when toe clearance is minimized
- Calculation unit determines minimum toe clearance based on walking parameter at identified timing
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Sports performance analysis
- Rehabilitation monitoring
Problems Solved
This technology addresses issues such as:
- Accurate gait analysis
- Monitoring foot health
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved understanding of walking patterns
- Enhanced injury prevention strategies
Potential Commercial Applications
- Fitness tracking devices
- Medical monitoring equipment
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of pressure sensors in footwear for gait analysis.
Unanswered Questions
How does this device handle different walking surfaces?
The patent application does not specify how the device accounts for variations in walking surfaces such as grass, concrete, or sand.
Can this device be used for real-time feedback during walking?
The patent application does not mention if the device provides real-time feedback to the user while walking.
Original Abstract Submitted
A walking index calculation device that includes a waveform generation unit configured to generate a walking waveform by using sensor data regarding motion of a foot acquired by a sensor installed in footwear; a detection unit configured to detect a timing at which a clearance of a toe is minimized from the walking waveform; and a calculation unit configured to calculate a minimum value of the clearance of the toe by using a walking parameter at the timing at which the clearance of the toe is minimized.
