Sensory Prosthetic for Improved Balance Control

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Intellectual Property

ID:		00-67
IP Type:		Licensable Technology
Title:		Sensory Prosthetic for Improved Balance Control
Inventor:		Oddsson, Lars I E
Summary:		A portable sensory substitution system has been invented which provides information regarding foot sole pressure distribution to patients who are no longer able to acquire this information by natural means. A patient wearing this device will achieve improved upright balance control, reducing their risk of falls and associated injuries. The device could be used to improve balance in patients suffering from deficits in foot sole cutaneous sensation or to produce an artificial feeling of pressure under the feet for integration into virtual environments. In addition, the device could be used to provide cutaneous foot sole stimulation to bedridden patients or astronauts in a microgravity environment, thereby reducing balance deficits related to long-term adaptation to these conditions.
Tech Type:		Medical Devices
URL:		http://ctf-fmfe.bu.edu/BU0067.pdf
Contact:		Sean Lee, seanlee@bu.edu, 617 353 4567
Organization:		Boston University

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