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App. No. 16/738,273

CONTROLLING POWERED HUMAN AUGMENTATION DEVICES

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App. No.
16/738,273
Abstract

In a communication system for controlling a powered human augmentation device, a parameter of the powered device is adjusted within a gait cycle by wirelessly transmitting a control signal thereto, whereby the adjusted parameter falls within a target range corresponding to that parameter. The target range is selected and the device parameters are controlled such that the powered device can normalize or augment human biomechanical function, responsive to a wearer's activity, regardless of speed and terrain and, in effect, provides at least a biomimetic response to the wearer of the powered device.

Claims (3)

1 . A communication system for interfacing with a powered human augmentation device, the system comprising:

a wireless transmitter for adjusting a parameter of the powered device within a gait cycle by transmitting a control signal thereto, whereby the adjusted parameter falls within a target range corresponding to that parameter, providing at least a biomimetic response to a wearer of the powered device.

2 - 20 . (canceled)

Assignments (6)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 27, 2021
From: BIONX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Reel/Frame 055049/0598 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 27, 2021
From: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
To: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP
Reel/Frame 055050/0103 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 13, 2020
From: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
To: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP
Reel/Frame 053186/0865 →
MERGER AND CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jul 13, 2020
From: BIONX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
To: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Reel/Frame 053187/0385 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 11, 2020
From: HAN, ZHIXIU; BARNHART, CHRISTOPHER ERIC; GARLOW, DAVID ADAMS; BOLGER, ADRIENNE; KERR, HUGH MILLER; GIRZON, GARY; CASLER, RICK; MCCARTHY, JENNIFER T.
To: IWALK, INC.
Reel/Frame 051781/0260 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Feb 11, 2020
From: IWALK, INC.
To: BIONX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 051891/0911 →