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US 11,197,557 B2Granted
Systems and methods of sensing independent spring support
AssigneeSteven Bayer
InventorSteven Bayer
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Abstract
A support structure and vertical isolation structure may include a plurality of spring coils and a mesh network. Each spring coil of the plurality of spring coils includes a spring, a cap, and a floating connector. The cap is configured to engage the spring. The floating connector is disposed in a middle of the spring. The mesh network secures a first spring coil of the plurality of spring coils to a second spring coil of the plurality of spring coils by passing through the floating connector of each of the first spring coil and the second spring coil.
Claims6
A method comprising:
- calibrating a plurality of expected force values when a user lies directly on a plurality of spring coils, wherein each spring coil of the plurality of spring coils includes:
- a spring,
- a cap, and
- a pad, coupled to the cap, such that the user is in direct contact with the pad,
- wherein each of the plurality of spring coils includes one of the plurality of sensors, and
- wherein a mesh network secures a first spring coil of the plurality of spring coils to a second spring coil of the plurality of spring coils by passing through each of the first spring coil and the second spring coil;
- identifying, from the plurality of sensors, a first pressure zone and a second pressure zone, wherein each of the first pressure zone and second pressure zone are associated with individual spring coils;
- providing a first plurality of custom pads and a second plurality of custom pads associated with each of the first pressure zone and the second pressure zone on a pixel-by-pixel basis.
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