Nec corporation (20240115214). MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND 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 Original Abstract Submitted
MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kenichiro Fukushi of Tokyo (JP)
MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240115214 titled 'MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a measurement device that detects walking events from sensor data related to foot movements to measure lower limbs using a single sensor and a geometric model with constraint conditions.
- Detection unit detects walking events from sensor data of foot movements
- Measurement unit measures lower limbs using sensor data for a prescribed period after a walking event
- Geometric model with constraint conditions is used for measurement
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various fields such as healthcare, sports performance analysis, and rehabilitation programs.
Problems Solved
1. Accurate measurement of lower limbs based on foot movements 2. Efficient monitoring of walking events for analysis and assessment purposes
Benefits
1. Precise measurement of lower limbs using a single sensor 2. Real-time monitoring of walking events for immediate feedback 3. Enhanced performance analysis and rehabilitation programs
Potential Commercial Applications
"Lower Limb Measurement Device for Walking Events Detection" can be utilized in sports training centers, physical therapy clinics, and research institutions for gait analysis and movement assessment.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar devices or systems used for gait analysis and lower limb measurement in the fields of healthcare and sports performance.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device handle different walking speeds and styles?
The patent application does not specify how the measurement device adjusts for variations in walking speeds and styles to ensure accurate measurements.
What is the impact of environmental factors on the sensor data and measurements?
The potential influence of environmental conditions such as terrain, lighting, and interference on the sensor data and subsequent measurements is not addressed in the abstract.
Original Abstract Submitted
provided is a measurement device comprising: a detection unit which detects a walking event from time series data of sensor data pertaining to the movements of feet in order to measure lower limbs on the basis of the sensor data acquired by a single sensor; and a measurement unit which measures the lower limbs by using the sensor data for a prescribed period starting from a walking event timing on the basis of a geometric model to which a constraint condition pertaining to the movements of the lower limbs is given.
