Abstract: A device for positioning a human body in a seat, wheelchair or other support is provided. The device enables a user to modify and adjust various components to position the seat to aid the posture of the user, by taking various measurements via sensors and controlling the position of the components to achieve an optimum configuration of the components to support the user. A computer can automatically make the adjustments and can monitor multiple seats. The seats can be truck, car or airplane seats.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 10, 1996
Date of Patent:
July 27, 1999
Assignee:
Semap S.A.R.L.
Inventors:
Daniel Dumont, Alain Laferriere, Eric Guerard