Abstract: An automated flight control functional testing system includes a first sensor on a pilot input device for sensing position of the pilot input device, and a distributed network of sensors on a plurality of control surfaces of an aircraft for sensing positions of the control surfaces. A controller determines an expected position of each control surface based on data signals received from the first sensor, and the controller determines an actual position of each control surface based on data signals received from the distributed network of sensors. An automated flight control functional testing method includes transmitting angle information to a controller from a first angle sensor on a pilot input device and a second angle sensor on a control surface of an aircraft, and comparing an expected angle of a control surface based on the first sensor with an actual angle of the control surface based on the second sensor.

Abstract: A network hub has a housing that contains a computer processor and a computer memory operably connected to a transceiver for communicating with a plurality of alert devices. The network hub also includes a speaker operably connected to the computer processor. The computer memory stores executable code that, when executed, enables the network hub to perform a process that includes the steps of: pairing one of the alert devices with the network hub via the transceiver for wireless communication; receiving data periodically from the alert device paired with the network hub, which may include the alert if the user requires assistance; determining if the alert device loses wireless communication with the network hub; and sounding an audible alert from the speaker of the network hub to alert the user that the alert device has lost communication with the network hub.

Abstract: A dual case system includes a wrist band and a belt hook for operatively mounting a fall detection device on a user. The wrist band includes a central housing that is shaped to receive and frictionally engage the fall detection device. The clothing clip includes a main housing having an inner cavity which can be accessed through an upper perimeter for receiving and frictionally engaging the fall detection device. A hook extends from the main housing for removably mounting the main housing on the article of clothing of the user.

Abstract: A system used to detect a fall and to provide data has a wearable device that includes a pre-filter, an accelerometer and a transmitter. The pre-filter includes buffers, a low pass filter, a flag, and a measuring device. The pre-filter receives data points transmitted by the accelerometer. The pre-filter generates a magnitude value, and calculates a jerk value in relation to the magnitude value. The pre-filter appends the jerk value to one of the buffers and provides the jerk value to the measuring device. The pre-filter further transmits the magnitude value to a neural network.

Abstract: A sensor system and method for monitoring power exerted by a person riding a bicycle has a pair of sensor insoles and a portable electronic device. The sensor insoles each have a plurality of force sensors, an accelerometer, and a transmitter for transmitting data from the plurality of force sensors and the accelerometer. A power measurement program operably installed in the computer memory of the portable electronic device receives the data and calculates power and other outputs based upon the data received.

Abstract: A sensor system for performing gait analysis of a person includes a sensor system that includes a pair of sensor insoles that include a plurality of force sensors, an accelerometer, and a transmitter for transmitting data to a portable electronic device. A monitoring program operably installed on the portable electronic device performs the following steps: receiving a desired cadence; receiving the data from the sensor insoles; determining an actual cadence of the person's footsteps based upon the data received; and comparing the actual cadence with the desired cadence.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for detecting a fall includes a wearable device with an accelerometer and a transmitter for transmitting data to a portable electronic device. The method comprises receiving data from the accelerometer in response to a movement of the wearable device; transitioning between operational states in a plurality of operational states based on the received data and time elapsed since a last state transition; and detecting falling of the person based on a predefined sequence of state transitions including at least one transition to a falling state having the data being equivalent to zero, where the time elapsed at the falling state exceeds a predefined maximum time threshold.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for detecting a fall includes a wearable device with an accelerometer and a transmitter for transmitting data to a portable electronic device. The method comprises receiving data from the accelerometer in response to a movement of the wearable device; transitioning between operational states in a plurality of operational states based on the received data and time elapsed since a last state transition; and detecting falling of the person based on a predefined sequence of state transitions including at least one transition to a falling state having the data being equivalent to zero, where the time elapsed at the falling state exceeds a predefined maximum time threshold.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sensor insole includes connecting wires of force sensors to a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board and the force sensors are positioned on a felt layer in a predetermined configuration, and placed in the mold. A urethane foam is then injected into the planar internal cavity of the mold to form a sensor sheet that includes a urethane layer, the felt layer, and the printed circuit board and the force sensors positioned therebetween.

Abstract: A belt-mounted movement sensor system apparatus has a flexible belt shaped to be worn around the midsection of the user. The system has an array of accelerometers disposed on or within the flexible belt to physically associate with positions on the midsection of the user. Each array of accelerometers has a sample rate that can be configured for sensing body movement during a movement activity. A power source and a data collection system are operably connected to the array of accelerometers. The data collection system has a means for receiving data from the array of accelerometers and processing that data into a storable format.

Abstract: A method for measuring power generated by a person during running includes the use of a pair of sensor insoles, each having force sensors. The method utilizes at least one computer device for performing the following: determining a reference distance ratio for the person; receiving force data from the plurality of force sensors; calculating a distance run based on a product of the reference distance ratio and a total number of impulses received in the force data; determining total force, and time elapsed during which the force data is received from the force sensors; and calculating and reporting power.

Abstract: A sensor system for measuring power generated by a person during running includes a pair of sensor insoles and a portable electronic device. Each of the sensor insoles includes a substrate layer, force sensors, and a transmitter for transmitting data from the force sensors. The portable electronic device performs the steps of: determining a reference distance ratio for the person that is an approximate distance travelled for each step taken by that person; receiving force data from the plurality of force sensors; receiving force data from the pair of sensor insoles; calculating power using the force data and the reference distance ratio; and reporting the power calculated.

Abstract: A sensor system for performing gait analysis of a person includes a sensor system that includes a pair of sensor insoles that include a plurality of force sensors, an accelerometer, and a transmitter for transmitting data to a portable electronic device. A monitoring program operably installed on the portable electronic device performs the following steps: receiving a desired cadence; receiving the data from the sensor insoles; determining an actual cadence of the person's footsteps based upon the data received; and comparing the actual cadence with the desired cadence.

Abstract: A therapeutic sleeve device apparatus has a flexible sleeve shaped to be worn around the arm of the user. The device has an array of accelerometers disposed on or within the flexible sleeve to physically associate with positions on the arm of the user. Each array of accelerometers has a sample rate that can be configured for sensing body movement during a movement activity. A power source and a data collection system are operably connected to the array of accelerometers. The data collection system has a means for receiving data from the array of accelerometers and processing that data into a storable format.

Abstract: A sensor system and method for monitoring power exerted by a person riding a bicycle has a pair of sensor insoles and a portable electronic device. The sensor insoles each have a plurality of force sensors, an accelerometer, and a transmitter for transmitting data from the plurality of force sensors and the accelerometer. A power measurement program operably installed in the computer memory of the portable electronic device receives the data and calculates power and other outputs based upon the data received.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sensor insole includes connecting wires of force sensors to a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board and the force sensors are positioned on a felt layer in a predetermined configuration, and placed in the mold. A urethane foam is then injected into the planar internal cavity of the mold to form a sensor sheet that includes a urethane layer, the felt layer, and the printed circuit board and the force sensors positioned therebetween.

Abstract: A therapeutic sleeve device apparatus has a flexible sleeve shaped to be worn around the arm of the user. The device has an array of accelerometers disposed on or within the flexible sleeve to physically associate with positions on the arm of the user. Each array of accelerometers has a sample rate that can be configured for sensing body movement during a movement activity. A power source and a data collection system are operably connected to the array of accelerometers. The data collection system has a means for receiving data from the array of accelerometers and processing that data into a storable format.

Abstract: A belt-mounted movement sensor system apparatus has a flexible belt shaped to be worn around the midsection of the user. The system has an array of accelerometers disposed on or within the flexible belt to physically associate with positions on the midsection of the user. Each array of accelerometers has a sample rate that can be configured for sensing body movement during a movement activity. A power source and a data collection system are operably connected to the array of accelerometers. The data collection system has a means for receiving data from the array of accelerometers and processing that data into a storable format.