Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication
Patent
1999-10-08
2000-11-28
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
701 1, 701 29, 180 65, 2802501, G06F 700
Patent
active
061546909
ABSTRACT:
A multi-feature automated wheelchair and method provides a significant degree of mobility for the mobility impaired, with minimum human intervention. The wheelchair is constructed to provide a therapeutic effect and is calibrated to accommodate at least three seating configurations for a specific user. The wheelchair is motor driven via a control assembly for activating and controlling wheel rotation. The control assembly includes a joy stick controller for controlling both the speed and direction of motion of the wheelchair, respectively. At least one actuator is used for activating a seat, back, head, at least one leg and at least one arm rest as independent moveable elements. Three separate controllers are optionally used for transmitting emergency data, activating an alarm system, and adjusting the relative heights of the seat, back and head rest portions of the wheelchair. A lap-top computer or optional keyboard is operatively connected and mounted to the wheelchair for inputing control and user data therein. A control switch is mounted within the base of the joy stick controller for activating an auxiliary alarm indicator peripherally mounted within the neck rest visibly indicates a user distress signal. The computer is configured to activate condition related signals per user via a combination audible and visual alarm signal. The neck rest is removably secured to the back rest and made to accommodate a specific neck condition.
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Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
Litman Richard C.
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