Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a frame; and an actuation system. The actuation system includes a transmission device; a passive joint mechanism connecting the frame to the transmission device, the passive joint mechanism having a four-bar linkage; and a drive system couples the passive joint mechanism to the transmission device, and is arranged to drive the transmission device.

Abstract: A muscular function monitoring and evaluating system includes a processor, a wireless interface, a display, a storage device storing a program and sets of test procedures, a signal collection device wirelessly coupled to the processor and a sensor connected to the signal collection device. The program, when executed by the processor, causes the system to display a patient information screen on the display for an operator to input patient's data of a patient to be tested, and receive the patient's data input through the screen. The processor displays, in accordance with one of the sets of test procedures, a muscle map indicating a place on the patient's body to which the sensor is to be attached. The processor instructs the patient through displayed instruction language, an animation or video image, or audible instructions.

Abstract: The Invention is a method of providing medical diagnostic services. An examination provider subscribes to a subscriber network and receives examination equipment, protocols and training during the term of the examination provider's subscription as a benefit of that subscription. The examination provider conducts physical examinations of patients utilizing the examination equipment and provides examination data to an evaluating entity. The evaluating entity evaluates the data using an automated expert system. A network administrator submits claims for payment to payors and pays a testing fee to the examination provider and a reading fee to the evaluating entity.

Abstract: A Comprehensive Neuromuscular Profiler (CNMP) allows the observation of human and equine muscle functionality and characteristics. The CNMP consists of an integrated system which combines EMG technology, electromagnetic range-of-motion (ROM) technology, and functional capacity sensors. Output signals from the devices are digitized and stored in computer memory. The data may be transmitted to a server computer for further analysis. The server computer examines the data to determine patterns and consults an expert database to determine a diagnosis based on the patterns and combinations of patterns detected.