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US 6,673,026 B2Granted
Force measuring device and method
AssigneeSan Diego State University Foundation
InventorsRobert S. Pozos, Jose L. Agraz
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AssigneeSan Diego State University Foundation
InventorsRobert S. Pozos, Jose L. Agraz
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The present invention relates to a device and method for measuring force, primarily due to fatigue. In one embodiment, a finger fatigue measuring system is provided which measures the force output from fingers while the fingers are repetitively generating forces as they strike a keyboard. Force profiles of the fingers are generated from the measurements and evaluated for fatigue. The system can be used clinically to evaluate patients, to ascertain the effectiveness of clinical intervention, pre-employment screening, to assist in minimizing the incidence of repetitive stress injuries at the keyboard, mouse, joystick, and to monitor effectiveness of various finger strengthening systems. The system can also be used in a variety of different applications adapted for measuring forces produced during performance of repetitive motions.
A method for measuring force produced by at least one body part of a subject performing repetitive motions, said motions including applying force to a force sensing member connected to a force measuring apparatus, said method comprising the steps of:
A force sensing member adapted for use in a force measuring apparatus for measuring force produced by at least one body part of a person performing repetitive motions, said force sensing member comprising:
A computer game system adapted for measuring force produced by at least one body part of a person performing repetitive motion while playing the computer game, wherein said system comprises a force sensing member further comprising:
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