Starkey Laboratories, Inc. (20240285190). EAR-WEARABLE SYSTEMS FOR GAIT ANALYSIS AND GAIT TRAINING simplified abstract
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EAR-WEARABLE SYSTEMS FOR GAIT ANALYSIS AND GAIT TRAINING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Achintya Kumar Bhowmik of Cupertino CA (US)
Bernard Bechara of Minneapolis MN (US)
Justin R. Burwinkel of Eden Prairie MN (US)
Krishna Chaithanya Vastare of Eden Prairie MN (US)
Gerard N. Weisensel of Savage MN (US)
EAR-WEARABLE SYSTEMS FOR GAIT ANALYSIS AND GAIT TRAINING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240285190 titled 'EAR-WEARABLE SYSTEMS FOR GAIT ANALYSIS AND GAIT TRAINING
The abstract of this patent application describes car-wearable devices and systems that can analyze a device wearer's gait and provide gait training.
- Car-wearable device with a control circuit, motion sensor, microphone, and electroacoustic transducer.
- Device calculates desired gait parameters and provides audio cues to the wearer.
- Aim is to improve the wearer's gait through feedback and training.
Potential Applications: - Rehabilitation for individuals with gait abnormalities. - Sports performance enhancement by optimizing running or walking form. - Elderly care to prevent falls by improving balance and stability.
Problems Solved: - Lack of real-time feedback on gait performance. - Difficulty in gait training without professional supervision. - Limited access to gait analysis tools outside of clinical settings.
Benefits: - Personalized gait training in real-time. - Improved posture, balance, and overall gait efficiency. - Enhanced performance in sports and daily activities.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Car-Wearable Gait Analysis Device for Personalized Training" This technology can be marketed to physical therapy clinics, sports training facilities, and individuals seeking to improve their gait.
Questions about Car-Wearable Gait Analysis Devices: 1. How can this technology benefit athletes looking to enhance their performance? - Athletes can use the device to optimize their running form and prevent injuries by receiving real-time feedback on their gait.
2. What sets this car-wearable device apart from traditional gait analysis tools? - This device offers the convenience of analyzing and training gait outside of clinical settings, making it accessible for everyday use.
Original Abstract Submitted
embodiments herein relate to car-wearable devices and systems that can analyze a device wearer's gait and/or provide gait training. in a first aspect, an car-wearable device is included having a control circuit, a motion sensor in electrical communication with the control circuit, a microphone in electrical communication with the control circuit, and an electroacoustic transducer in electrical communication with the control circuit, wherein the car-wearable device is configured to calculate one or more desired gait parameters, and provide a series of audio cues to a device wearer consistent with the one or more desired gait parameters.
