Measuring and testing – Muscular force – Jaw or hand
Patent
1994-04-18
1997-10-28
Dougherty, Elizabeth L.
Measuring and testing
Muscular force
Jaw or hand
473202, G01L 500
Patent
active
056819935
ABSTRACT:
A plurality of force sensors (20) are provided each having parameters and an output with the force sensors (20) disposed at specific predetermined pressure points between the human hand and an object to which a force is to be applied. A conversion device (28) is also provided for converting the outputs of the force sensors into outputs discernible to humans. The parameters of the force sensors vary proportionally with the amount of force applied to the force sensors (20). These force sensors (20) may be disposed in a substantially abutting relationship with the object to which the force is to be applied, the force sensors (20) may be disposed in substantially abutting relationship with the human hand, the force sensors (20) may be attached directly to the human hand or the object to which the force is to be applied or force sensors (50) and (52) may be attached to a glove (50) which fits over a portion of the human hand. The conversion device converts the outputs of the force sensors into audible sound frequencies which may vary in proportion to the force level and the location of the force into alphanumeric outputs proportional to the force level and location of the force or any other color or monochrome display that varies in relation to the proportion and level of the force. The conversion device may also convert the output of the force sensors to vibratory outputs or electrical stimulus currents that vary in proportion to the force level and location of the force.
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Dougherty Elizabeth L.
Howison Gregory M.
Shallenberger Joseph
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