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US 12,336,955 B2Granted
Mobility assistance apparatus
AssigneeCAN Mobilities, Inc.
InventorsAhmad AlGhazi, Abdullah Hejazi
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Abstract
The application describes example of enhanced capability (also referred to as smart) mobility aid devices, such as rollators, wheel-chairs, walkers, crutches, canes and the like, as well as apparatuses, systems, and processes for enhancing the capabilities of mobility aid devices.
Claims22
A smart mobility device comprising:
- a frame configured to be rolled along a support surface responsive to force applied by a user, wherein the frame comprises:
- a plurality of wheels for rolling contact with the support surface, and
- a seat positioned above the plurality of wheels;
- a first display positioned on the frame to face the user's back when the user is seated on the seat;
- a handle configured to be gripped by the user for applying the force, wherein the first display is powered on responsive to the handle being gripped;
- and
- a second display arranged on the frame to be visible to the user when the user is seated on the seat, wherein both the first and second displays are visible to the user when gripping the device for walking.
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A smart mobility device comprising:
- a frame configured to be rolled along a support surface responsive to force applied by a user, wherein the frame comprises:
- a plurality of wheels for rolling contact with the support surface, and
- a seat positioned above the plurality of wheels;
- a display positioned on the frame to face the user's back when the user is seated on the seat;
- a handle configured to be gripped by the user for applying the force, wherein the display is powered on responsive to the handle being gripped;
- a plurality of microphones including a first microphone located elevationally closer to the handle than a second microphone located elevationally closer to the plurality of wheels;
- a grip sensor is positioned in the handle to detect the handle being gripped;
- a processor in communication with the grip sensor and configured to power up the display responsive to a determination that the handle is gripped;
- and wherein the frame comprises a base, and wherein a sensor is provided near the base to detect a fall of the user, and wherein the second microphone is automatically activated upon detection of the fall.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.