Bike system for use in rehabilitation of a patient
AssigneesKent State University, Case Western Reserve University
InventorsAngela L. Ridgel, Hassan Mohammadi-Abdar, Fred M. Discenzo, Kenneth A. Loparo
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Abstract
A system for use in rehabilitation of a target patient is provided. The system includes at least two bicycle devices for use by the target patient and a second operator other than the target patient. The at least two bicycle devices each include pedals. At least one of the pedals may have at least one sensor mounted thereon for monitoring operation of the first bicycle device and the target's condition. A servomotor is coupled to the pedals for providing gear-like resistance or pedal assistance for the at least two bicycle devices. A controller is programmed to electrically couple the at least two bicycle devices to each other.
Claims16
A system for use in rehabilitation of a target patient, the system comprising:
- at least two bicycle devices for use by the target patient and a second operator other than the target patient, the at least two bicycle devices each including:
- pedals, indicating operation of the first bicycle device and the target's condition;
- a servomotor coupled to the pedals for providing resistance or assistance for the at least one bicycle device;
- and
- a controller programmed to electrically couple the at least two bicycle devices to each other, said controller including a human in the loop control system programmed to:
- react and adapt to changes initiated by at least one of the target patient and the second operator;
- detect and accommodate inappropriate interaction by at least one of the target patient and the second operator;
- accommodate different skill level and competency levels between the target patient and the second operator;
- detect and respond to wear and fault conditions of the system;
- and/or
- protect the at least one of the target patient and the second operator and the system.
A system for use in rehabilitation of a target patient, the system comprising:
- a first bicycle device for the target patient, said first bicycle device
- including:
- pedals, at least one of the pedals having at least one sensor mounted thereon for monitoring operation of said first bicycle device and a condition of the target patient;
- a servomotor coupled to the pedals for providing resistance or assistance for said first bicycle device;
- a controller programmed to:
- acquire data related to target patient performance obtained from the at least one sensor;
- and
- adjust operation of the system responsive to the target patient performance;
- collect performance data from the target patient;
- and
- generate a mathematical model of an interaction between the target patient and said first bicycle device from the performance data, said mathematical model providing an electrical coupling between said first bicycle device and a second bicycle device, and wherein the target patient operates said first bicycle device and said controller operates said second bicycle device.
A system for use in rehabilitation of a target patient, the system comprising:
- a bicycle device for the target patient, said bicycle device including:
- pedals, at least one of the pedals having at least one sensor mounted thereon for monitoring operation of said bicycle device and a condition of the target patient;
- a servomotor coupled to the pedals for providing resistance or assistance for said bicycle device;
- a controller programmed to:
- acquire data related to target patient performance obtained from the at least one sensor;
- and
- adjust operation of the system responsive to the target patient;
- and
- wherein the controller includes a human in a loop control system, the human in the loop control system including:
- a plant component that includes actual output data of the target patient and the at least one bicycle device;
- and
- a plant model component that includes expected output data of the target patient and the at least one bicycle device.
A system for use in rehabilitation of a target patient, the system comprising:
- at least one bicycle device for the target patient, the at least one bicycle device including:
- pedals, at least one of the pedals having at least one sensor mounted thereon for monitoring operation of the at least one bicycle device and a condition of the target patient;
- a servomotor coupled to the pedals for providing resistance or assistance for the at least one bicycle device;
- and
- a controller programmed to:
- acquire data related to target patient performance obtained from the at least one sensor;
- and
- adjust operation of the system responsive to the target patient performance,
- wherein the controller includes at least one of:
- a therapist model processor for input by a trainer;
- a physician model processor for input by a trainer;
- a prediction model processor for predicting performance output data of the target patient;
- an optimization model processor for optimizing one or more parameters of a training program;
- and
- a machinery maintenance model for monitoring to changes to the at least one bicycle device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.