Device and method for regaining balance

Details Device and method for regaining balance Device and method for regaining balance

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Thanh, Loan (Department: 3764)

Motor vehicles

Ski- or skate-type vehicle for imparting movement to a...

With power means or a portion thereof affixed to or built...

C482S008000, C482S079000

Reexamination Certificate

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08006795

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for assisting a user in regaining his balance is disclosed. The device comprises: at least one sensor for sensing changes in weight distribution on any of the feet of the user, at least one propulsion unit to be coupled to any of the feet of the user for displacing a foot of the user when a change in the weight distribution on that foot reaches a predetermined condition; and a controller for receiving signals from the sensor indicative of the predetermined condition and activating the propulsion unit. When the predetermined condition is determined the propulsion unit displaces a foot of the user mechanically in a direction that results in the repositioning of the support area of the user beneath the center of mass of the user, thus allowing the user to regain balance.

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