Device controller with conformable fitting system
AssigneeRhode Island Hospital
InventorJoseph John Crisco, III
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Abstract
A controller with a conformable fitting system is configured for controlling a device, such as a toy or game, is pliable, flexible and cushioning to provide a custom fit of the device controller to the body part of the patient or user. The device controller spans across a joint, such as a wrist, and includes a pivot between preferably two main portions. The rotation axis of the device controller is aligned with the pivot axis of the joint to receive the physical therapy. A sensor, such as a digital encoder, is located proximal thereto to determine the relative positioning of the main portions to each other. The sensor electronically communicates with the device, such as a toy or game, to serve as a controller therefor.
Claims12
A controller for controlling a device by a user, comprising:
- a first housing;
- a first member connected to the first housing;
- the first member being conformable about a first body part of a user;
- the first member including a first bendable member core and a first cushioning outer layer surrounding the bendable member core;
- the first bendable member core being made of metal;
- the first member directly encircling the first body part of the user;
- a second housing movably connected to the first housing;
- a second member connected to the second housing;
- the second member being conformable about a second body part of the user;
- the second member including a second bendable member core and a second cushioning outer layer surrounding the bendable member core;
- the second member directly encircling the second body part of the user;
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- whereby movement of the first body part of the user relative to the second body part of the user moves the first housing relative to the second housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.