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US 11,699,355 B2Granted
Cueing device and method for treating walking disorders
AssigneeDe Oro Devices, Inc.
InventorsSidney Collin, Adam Schwartz, William Thompson
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Abstract
Devices used to cue a user to take a step when experiencing a walking disorder, such as a freezing of gait episode, are disclosed. The devices are configured to cue the user with a visual and/or audible cue. The devices include an activation module and a cueing module. The cueing module includes a metronome and a laser light source. The devices are mounted on an assistive mobility device or on the user.
Claims22
A daily activity assist device to assist a subject with walking, comprising:
- a housing comprising:
- a metronome having an adjustable cadence rate that is settable to a cadence that corresponds to a walking speed of the subject, and
- a cadence control for setting the adjustable cadence rate;
- and
- a laser coupled to the housing for emitting a projection onto a walking surface.
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