Universal controller for continuous passive motion devices
AssigneeJace Systems, Inc.
InventorGeorge Telepko
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Abstract
A universal controller for controlling a plurality of types of continuous passive motion (CPM) devices includes a control panel. Input keys are located within the control panel and provide input parameters which define the limits of operation and modes of operation for a particular CPM device. A microprocessor processes the received input parameters and controls the operation of the particular type of CPM device. Sensors located within the CPM device determine the instantaneous state of the particular CPM device and determine the specific type of CPM device. CPM operating parameters associated with the particular CPM device are stored within a data retention area of the microprocessor. A timer determines time measurements for time dependent calculations.
Claims29
A universal controller system having a plurality of differing control algorithms for controlling a plurality of differing types of continuous passive motion (CPM) devices, comprising:
- identifying means within a selected controlled CPM device having an individual type of said plurality of differing types of CPM devices for providing an identifying parameter representative of said individual type of said selected controlled CPM device;
- control means for receiving said identifying parameter from said selected controlled device;
- means for determining said individual type of said selected CPM device and a control algorithm of said plurality of control algorithms in response to said identifying parameter;
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- an actuator for actuating said selected CPM device in accordance with said determining.
A continuous passive motion controller for controlling a continuous passive motion CPM device for providing motion to a joint of a person, comprising:
- a motor for driving at least one articulated element of said CPM device, said motor being operatively connected to articulate said element about at least one pivot point;
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- motor speed adjustment means for adjusting the speed of the motor such that said articulated element pivots at a constant angular velocity around a predetermined pivot point, wherein said predetermined pivot point is in the vicinity of said joint.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.