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US 2022/0211568 A1Published application
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.
Claims50
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;
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- 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.
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A smart mobility device comprising:
- a handle configured to be gripped by a hand of a user;
- a body having a first end, a second end, and a length defined between the first end and the second end;
- a base coupled to the first end;
- a body portion support coupled to the second end, and wherein the handle is coupled to the body at a location between the base and the body portion support;
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- a plurality of electronic components integrated into the smart mobility device including:
- a display built into the handle such that the display is visible to the user while the user is gripping the handle,
- a sensor configured to detect a grip of the hand by the user, and
- a processor in communication with the display, wherein the processor automatically powers up the display, if unpowered, responsive to sensor data indicating that the handle is being gripped.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.