Abstract: An external medical device includes monitoring circuitry configured to monitor a cardiac condition of a patient using the external medical device; and a controller configured to: receive at least one of patient input and non-patient user input of a patient's ability; determine a patient interaction mode of the external medical device based on the at least one of the patient input and the non-patient user input; and adapt the patient interaction mode of the external medical device over time based on the at least one of the patient input and the non-patient user input.

Abstract: A device for measuring a force, includes: a fastening apparatus; and a sensor, which includes a measuring member arranged to move along a measurement axis, the sensor being arranged to measure a force exerted on the measuring member depending on the movement of this measuring member. The fastening apparatus is arranged to exert, during a movement of the measuring member along this measurement axis, on a carrier to which they are fastened, an average force borne by the measurement axis.

Abstract: The invention is a trigger pull training device for improving trigger pull technique. The device has a frame with a trigger track opening and a trigger which goes through that opening. A proximity sensor or a plurality of proximity sensors are placed proximate the trigger track opening. The sensors are connected to an indicator whereby pulling the trigger such that the trigger is within the sensing zone causes the proximity sensor to emit a signal. A plurality of sensors can be lined along the trigger track opening to indicate the accuracy of any pull.

Abstract: A handle assembly mounted to a dynamometer measuring device including a base mounted to an input location of the measuring device. A plurality of arms extend in a lineal direction from the base and are arranged in spaced and gap defining fashion. The arms deflect inward relative to one another upon being exerted by a compressing force and concurrent with outputting a signal through at least one strain gauge wire extending from an interior of each arm to the measuring device.

Abstract: A handle assembly mounted to a dynamometer measuring device including a base mounted to an input location of the measuring device. A plurality of arms extend in a lineal direction from the base and are arranged in spaced and gap defining fashion. The arms deflect inward relative to one another upon being exerted by a compressing force and concurrent with outputting a signal through at least one strain gauge wire extending from an interior of each arm to the measuring device.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for isometric exercise that safely reduces resting blood pressure and increases overall cardiovascular health. The apparatus includes a handle or grip configured to provide natural resistance to force and maximize user comfort. The system includes squeezing the handle or grip of the apparatus with a force that is less than the maximum squeeze force of the user, thereby reducing blood flow through contracting arm muscles and safely increasing blood pressure during exercise. Resting blood pressure is reduced through regular use of the system. The method includes measuring and recording the maximum squeeze force of a user, calculating a fractional force using the duration of exercise or a desired fractional force percentage, and alternately inducing the user to apply the fractional force for a calculated time and inducing the user to apply a lesser fractional force or no force for a calculated time.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for measuring force applied to a hand when a worker works in an industrial field. The measuring apparatus includes a glove with a plurality of sensors on the palm side, a case with a band, and a register for receiving and registering measurement signals obtained in the sensors, the register being mounted in the case.

Abstract: A device for measuring grip strength includes a shaft received in a base and a cable is wrapped on the shaft. The cable includes a first end to which the user applies a grip force and a fixed second end. A disk is connected to an end of the shaft and includes a plurality of protrusions and recesses defined between the protrusions. A detection member is located beside the disk and the protrusions pass through the detection member when the shaft is rotated by the user. A transferring unit is connected to the base and includes a fixed part and an operation unit movably connected to the fixed part. A rod is movable with the operation unit and connected to the first end of the cable. A biasing unit includes a spring which returns the rod when the user releases the rod.

Abstract: An ergonomic lightweight hand pressure sensor-warning device for use with hand held objects like sport devices, steering devices, writing devices or computer devices, as well as the method for its assembly. This new hand pressure sensor warning device is designed as a relatively thin plaster/band-aid to attach the device onto the outside surface of the handgrips of hand held devices like a golf club, making the attachment to and detachment from the hand held device very simple and user-friendly. The device contains an electrical membrane switch, an electrical indicator with an alarm device and a streamlined oblong housing element which contains the principal components in a compact unit. Due to its low manufacturing costs, the warning device is also highly attractive as a commercial advertising product and as a corporate gift or premium product. The unintended and unexpected detachment of the device during a golf swing is practically impossible.

Abstract: A gripping force measuring device includes a housing having a pressure detecting device and having a handle portion for being held by a user, a trigger attached to the housing and engaged with the pressure detecting device for applying a pressing force against the pressure detecting device when the trigger is forced toward the pressure detecting device. A displayer may be used for displaying the pressing force applied against the pressure detecting device. The trigger includes an arm having a free end extended out of the housing, and a lever is attached to the housing and includes a free end extended out of the housing for allowing the arm to be gripped and forced toward the lever.

Abstract: Mouthpieces 12 disposed in a mouth between a lower lip, teeth and gum, for example, are mounted to a force measuring device 11. An outer mouthpiece 16 disposed at the lip side is connected via a connecting shaft 28 to a shaft 26, which is a force measuring portion of the force measuring device 11 while an inner mouthpiece 14 disposed at the side of a tooth row is connected to a main body 34 of the force measuring device 11 via a connecting shaft 22 and a mouthpiece-mounting bracket 38. When the mouthpieces 12 are disposed between the lower lip, teeth and gum and the lips are closed, the outer mouthpiece 16 is pulled by the lip. The force pulling the outer mouthpiece 16 is the lip pressure, and the lip pressure at a rest position and the maximum lip pressure (the pressure of a tongue when the mouthpieces 12 are disposed at the side of a body of tongue) of an examinee are displayed on a display 36 of the force measuring device 11.

Abstract: A practice device comprising a plurality of striking targets arranged about a frame in an overall configuration which approximates the shape of an opponent. The targets are individually articulated to the frame, so that each individual target reacts independently in response to a strike. The targets are each in communication with a common force sensor, through a load transfer shaft movable relative to the frame and bearing on a force sensor such as a load cell, which provides feedback to the athlete regarding the force of each strike.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring tension in a longitudinally extending belt has a longitudinally extending housing formed with a transversely extending guide passage, a pair of longitudinally spaced abutments fixed on the housing and longitudinally flanking the passage, and a piston displaceable in the guide passage and having an end forming a support movable crosswise across a longitudinally extending line defined by the fixed supports. An abutment is displaceable crosswise in the passage between a pair of end positions. A spring in the passage is braced between the abutment and the piston. An actuating member mounted on the housing is connected to the abutment for displacing same crosswise between its end positions and thereby compressing the spring against the piston.