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FOR RECORD AND EVALUATION
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idea of the potential commercial value of the technology, the target markets and the
competitors.
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1. Inventor(s) (Note: An author or co-author may or may not be an inventor. AUTHORSHIP

is different from INVENTORSHIP)
Please complete details for each inventor, continue on a separate page if necessary.
Inventor No. 1
Name Faith D. Baisa
Degree or Employment Status BS Electronics Engineering
Work Address None
Home Address 32A, Malta St., Pinagbuklod, Purok 1-A,
Brgy. New Lower Bicutan, Taguig
Email Address baisa.faith@gmail.com
Contact Number/s 09162683297
Nationality Filipino
Inventor No. 2
Name Jonard G. Climaco
Work Address None
Home Address B-31 L-54, Carissa 2-A, Palmera Homes,
City of San Jose del Monte Bulacan
Email Address jonard.climaco@yahoo.com

Inventor No. 3
Name Earvin John E. Fabro
Work Address None
Home Address #100 A. Bonifacio St. Villarica Subd.
Poblacion, Sta. Maria, Bulacan
Email Address earvinjohnfabro@gmail.com

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2. Title of Invention
2.1. Please write a short descriptive title that we can use for your invention
Stretch-a-Gen: Microcontroller Unit Based Goniometric Tool for Knee Improvement
2.2. Class of Invention. What is your invention (please select as appropriate)

Material/ compound
Process/ method
Software
Device/ prototype
Potential drug target
Diagnostic
Teaching/ learning material
Service
Others (please describe)
2.3. When and where the invention was first described in writing?
May ________, 2017
3. Description of Invention
Please include a description of the invention, writing as much as needed and continuing
on as many pages as necessary. Please also attach relevant drawings, chemical
structures and data.
3.1. What is the purpose of the invention? (what is the use or purpose of your device or
apparatus or process)
The focus of the project is to open a new path to a study connecting electronics in
assessing active range of motion. This innovation from the former goniometer is deeply
related to the accuracy of angle measurement provided by the tool. It means that the project
aims to provide an accurate angle measurement device with a recording database in order
for the practitioners to freely monitor, and accurately view and assess the patients
condition.
For the patient, the measurements done by the sessions will conclude his or her
therapeutic protocol. Therefore, accuracy is deeply need for them to receive the proper
treatment and results regarding their condition. This will also give the patients the
information he needed regarding their protocol: angle increased and the recovery time
needed. However, take note that the tool invented will be used as an evaluation tool, not for
rehabilitation, but will help to properly determine the patients improvement.
For the physical therapists, they are the intended clients of the said device. The
practitioners will be able to assess the condition of the patient, and therefore they will be
able to give the proper protocol for the patients fast recovery. By the accurate
measurement, the therapist will be capable of assessing and evaluating the patients
condition. The database provided will also be helpful for easy access and viewing of the
results of the patient for faster monitoring. The therapist will also be able to see the
improvement of the patient right in front of him, because the database will display the
mean angle and the forecasted time recovery of the patient. Patient also includes normal
people with tightness. However, this will not be the core basis of the patients results, but

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this will help the therapist to know how close his objective diagnosis is to the system results
and vice versa.
3.2. What problem does it solve? (Statement of the problem)
Musculoskeletal trauma is a very common problem in rehabilitation caused by daily

activities such as walking and running. 40% of this trauma occurs during sports activities.
One of the most injured body part during this extra-curricular is the knee. Anatomically,
the knee is the most complex and most difficult joint to rehabilitate. To treat this problem,
one of the tools used by a physical therapist is the goniometer. A goniometer measures the
angle of the joint that can have a lapse of 2.9. It is composed by two legs connected by a
pivot with angle labelling. However, the traditional goniometer only helps in angle reading.
Take note that exercising is also part of rehabilitation, and is not offered by a traditional
goniometer. Rehabilitation is also commonly done inside a medical facility. Considering the
patients condition having an injured knee, it is best to have his therapy done at home.
Therefore, a homebased apparatus combining angle measurements and exerciser

can partake a great role in the field of rehabilitation. Since the goniometer can have an
error of 2.9, the accuracy can be increased with the use of electronics. In addition, it can
be enhanced to be both an angle measurement and exercising apparatus in the form of a
leg brace. With the existing device, it will be a great innovation for the current technology.
For example, a patient is already on the post-surgery stage of the recovery process.
The physical therapist may design a protocol for the patient that may need constant
personal consultation. This is usually done during the first two weeks of the recovery
process. Since the patient is injured, it is the most practical decision for a patient to
continuously travel for assessment. Hence, a home-based device can be very useful for the
patient in monitoring his current angle progress, provided that the patient installs the
software of the brace and also, to see the forecast, in which can also be saved in a memory
card for further recording and assessing of the physical therapist during next consultations.
Since the device will be home-based, the patient will not feel pressured and have
more willingness to subject oneself to therapy, follow designed protocol and record all
pertinent data. Moreover, such therapy can be done at patients most convenient time and
have more chances of being followed. Relationship between patient and therapist will not be
strained which can lead to a better and faster recovery.
3.3. In order to identify the novel elements of your invention, please cite your nearest
patent and/ or non patent prior art. What are the key novel elements of the
invention? A comparative table stating the following would be highly appreciated in
your disclosure. Feel free to expand the table. (For the example below, nearest prior
art or document #1 had 25 claims so compare all the 25 claims; the document #2
had 5 claims)
Your US2016/0220 US2012/0324 US The The

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and Method Muscular Joint
for Range of Position Angle
Motion Monitoring Indicati
Tracking with Device on
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providing

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information to a
patient and
receiving
information
from the patient
before and/or
after a medical
or surgical
procedure, the
system
comprising: a
joint motion
sensor system,
comprising: a
first sensor
device
configured to
be coupled with
the patient
above a joint
and including a
first transmitter
for transmitting
sensed data
from the first
sensor device;
and a second
sensor device
configured to
be coupled with
the patient
below the joint
and including a
second
transmitter for
transmitting
sensed data
from the
second sensor
device; a
processor
configured to
receive sensed
data from the
first and second
sensor devices
and process
the sensed
data to provide
joint motion
data; and a
third transmitter
coupled with
the processor
for transmitting
the joint motion
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to the patient.
2. A system as
in claim 1,
wherein the
medical or
surgical
procedure
comprises a
total knee
replacement
surgery, and
wherein the first
and second
sensor devices
are configured
to be coupled
above and
below a knee
joint of the
patient.
Y Y
3. A system as
in claim 1,
wherein the
joint motion
data comprises
an angle of
flexion of the
knee joint and
an angle of
extension of the
knee joint.
Y Y
4. A system as
in claim 1,
wherein the
joint motion
sensor system
is configured to
be coupled with
the patient on
either side of a
joint selected
from the group
consisting of a
knee, an ankle,
a hip, a wrist,
an elbow and a
shoulder.
Y Y
5. A system as
in claim 1,
wherein the first
sensor device
and the second
sensor device
each

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comprises: a
sensor
electronics
housing; and a
base for
removably
coupling with
the housing,
wherein the
base comprises
a housing
attachment
surface and an
adhesive
surface for
attaching to the
patient's skin.
6. A system as
in claim 1,
further
comprising an
app for
providing the
joint motion to
the patient.
Y Y
7. A method for
providing
information to a
patient and
receiving
information
from the patient
before and/or
after a medical
or surgical
procedure, the
method
comprising:
receiving
patient
information in a
processor
before the
patient
undergoes the
medical or
surgical
procedure;
providing
information to
the patient via
an electronic
communication
device before

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the patient
undergoes the
procedure, at
least partially in
response to the
received patient
information;
receiving
sensed data
from at least
one sensor
attached to the
patient after the
medical or
surgical
procedure;
processing the
sensed data to
generate the
patient
feedback data;
and
transmitting the
patient
feedback data
wirelessly to
the electronic
communication
device for use
by the patient.
8. A method as
in claim 7,
wherein
receiving the
patient
information
comprises
receiving a
message from
the patient
describing a
state of a
health condition
of the patient.
Y Y
9. A method as
in claim 7,
wherein
providing
information to
the patient via
the electronic
communication
device
comprises
providing

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information via
a device
selected from
the group
consisting of a
smart phone, a
tablet, a laptop
computer and a
desktop
computer.
X X
10. A method
as in claim 7,
wherein
providing
information to
the patient via
the electronic
communication
device
comprises
providing a pre-
procedure
physical
therapy plan to
the patient.
X X
11. A method
as in claim 7,
further
comprising
providing a
post-procedure
physical
therapy plan to
the patient via
the electronic
communication
device.
Y Y Changi
12. A method
as in claim 11, ng
further repetiti
comprising ons
adjusting the
post-procedure
physical
therapy plan,
based at least
in part on the
patient
feedback data.
13. A method
as in claim 7,
wherein
receiving the
sensed data

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comprises
receiving joint
motion data
from at least
two joint motion
sensor devices
attached to the
patient near
one of the
patient's joints.
14. A method
as in claim 13,
wherein the
medical or
surgical
procedure
comprises a
total knee
replacement
surgery, and
wherein the
sensed data
comprises joint
motion data
related to
flexion and
extension of
one of the
patient's
knees.
X X
15. A method
as in claim 13,
wherein
receiving the
sensed data
comprises
receiving joint
motion data
sensed while
the patient is
exercising, and
wherein the
patient
feedback data
comprises data
describing
whether the
patient is
performing one
or more
exercises
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16. A method
as in claim 7,
further
comprising
transmitting the
patient
feedback data
to at least one
of a physician,
a nurse or a
physical
therapist.
17. A method
as in claim 7,
further
comprising
receiving
patient input in
the processor
after the
medical or
surgical
procedure.
18. A method
as in claim 7,
wherein
receiving the
patient
information and
providing the
information
comprises
receiving and
sending text
messages to
and from the
patient,
respectively.
19. A method
as in claim 7,
further
comprising
providing
patient
guidance to the
patient after the
medical or
surgical
procedure,
wherein the
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selected from
the group
consisting of a
post-surgical
physical
therapy plan, a
post-surgical
exercise plan,
instructional
information on
how to perform
one or more
exercises and
an avatar
illustrating how
the patient is
performing one
or more
exercises.
Y Y
20. A method
as in claim 7,
further
comprising
providing an
electronic
dashboard to a
physical
therapist
working with
the patient to
track progress
of the patient in
a post-surgical
physical
therapy plan.
A system Y Y
comprising:
a plurality of
stretch
sensors
configured to
be attached to
a body,
wherein each
stretch sensor
is also
configured to
translate a
longitudinal
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property of
the stretch
sensor; and
a data logger
coupled with
the plurality of
stretch
sensors and
configured to
measure the
electrical
property of
the stretch
sensors and
store
electrical
property data
as a function
of time.
X X
2. The system
according to
claim 1,
wherein the
electrical
property
comprises
resistance.
Y Y
3. The system
according to
claim 1, further
comprising a tilt
sensor coupled
with the data
logger, wherein
the data logger
is configured to
record tilt data
as a function of
time.
4. The system
according
to claim 3,
wherein the
tilt sensor
comprises an
accelerometer
or an
inclinometer.

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5. The system
according
to claim
1 further
comprising a
user interface,
wherein the
data logger is
configured to
receive and
record an
indication
from the user
through the
user interface
that a painful
event has
occurred.
X X
6. The system
according
to claim 5,
wherein the
user interface
comprises a
button.
X
7. The system X
according
to claim 5,
wherein the
data logger is
configured to
determine
threshold
values from
the electrical
property data
received from
the stretch
sensors and
the indication
received from
the user.
Y Y
8. The system
according
to claim
7 further
comprising a

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feedback
device
coupled with
the data
logger,
wherein the
feedback
device is
configured to
provide a user
feedback
when
electrical
property data
approaches
the threshold
value.
9. The system
according
to claim
1 further
comprising a
patch
configured to
adhere to a
portion of a
body, wherein
at least one of
the plurality of
stretch
sensors is
coupled with
the patch and
attached to
the body
using the
patch.
10. A system Y Y
comprising:
a patch
configured to
couple with a
body;
a plurality of
sensors
coupled with
the patch,
wherein the
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sensors are
configured to
sense a
position of the
sensors
relative to one
another;
memory; and
a controller
communicativ
ely coupled
with the
plurality of
sensors and
the memory,
wherein the
controller is
configured to
receive
sensor data
and write the
sensor data to
the memory.
Y Y
11. The
system
according
to claim
10 further
comprising a
tilt sensor
coupled with
the patch and
communicativ
ely coupled
with the
controller,
wherein the
controller is
configured to
write tilt data
to the
memory.
X X
12. The
system
according
to claim

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10 further
comprising a
feedback
mechanism
communicativ
ely coupled
with the
controller,
wherein the
feedback
mechanism is
configured to
provide
feedback to a
user in
response to a
signal from
the controller,
wherein the
controller
provides a
signal to the
feedback
mechanism
when sensor
data reaches
a threshold
value.
X X
13. The
system
according
to claim
12 further
comprising a
tilt sensor
coupled with
the patch and
communicativ
ely coupled
with the
controller,
wherein the
controller
provides a
signal to the
feedback
mechanism
when one or
both of sensor
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data reaches
a threshold
value.
X X
14. The
system
according
to claim
12 wherein at
least one of
the sensors
comprises a
stretch
sensor.
15. The
system
according
to claim
12 wherein at
least one of
the sensors
comprises an
electromyogra
phical sensor.
X X
16. The
system
according
to claim
12 wherein at
least one of
the sensors
comprises a
tilt sensor.
17. A method X X
comprising:
receiving data
from a
plurality of
stretch
sensors
coupled with
a body,
wherein the
data includes
data elements
indicating the
position of the
body;

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determining
whether one
or more data
elements
approaches a
threshold
value;
in the event
one or more
data elements
approaches a
threshold
value,
providing
feedback to
the user.
18. The Y Y
method
according
to claim
18 further
comprising:
receiving an
indication
from the user
indicating a
painful
position;
recalculating
the threshold
value based
on the data
elements
received
when the
indication was
received from
the user.
19. The
method
according
to claim 18,
wherein the
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either
vibration or
shock.
Y Y
20. The
method
according
to claim 18,
wherein the
data
comprises
either
resistance or
voltage.
Y Y
1. A joint
angle
indication
system for
providing
information
related to an
angular
relationship
between a
first body
part and a
second body
part which
are pivotally
coupled at a
joint, the
system
comprising:
a first arm
member
operable for
attachment
to the first
body part,
the first arm
member
having a first
proximal end
and a first
distal end;
a second
arm member
operable for
attachment
to the
second body

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part, the
second arm
member
having a
second
proximal end
and a
second
distal end,
the second
proximal end
of the
second arm
member
pivotally
coupled to
the first
proximal end
of the first
arm
member;
at least one
joint angle
variation
sensor for
providing at
least one
electrical
characteristi
c which
varies based
on variation
in a joint
angle of the
first arm
member
relative to
the second
arm
member,
where the
joint angle is
variable over
an angular
range which
includes a
first angle
and a
second
angle, the at
least one

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joint angle
variation
sensor
comprising
first and
second
potentiomete
rs coupled
between the
first and
second arm
members for
providing a
first
electrical
resistance of
the first
potentiomete
r and a
second
electrical
resistance of
the second
potentiomete
r;
a
biofeedback
circuit
operable to
generate a
first
feedback
signal when
the first
electrical
resistance of
the first
potentiomete
r indicates
the joint
angle is less
than or equal
to the first
angle,
operable to
generate the
second
feedback
signal when
the first
electrical

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resistance of
the first
potentiomete
r indicates
the joint
angle is
greater than
or equal to
the second
angle, and
operable to
generate no
feedback
signal when
the first
electrical
resistance of
the first
potentiomete
r indicates
the joint
angle is less
than the
second
angle and
greater than
the first
angle; and
an angle
display
circuit for
visually
displaying a
joint angle
value based
on at least
the second
electrical
resistance.
2. The joint Y Y
angle
indication
system
of claim
1 wherein:
the first arm
member is
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first prong
portion and a
second prong
portion;
the second
proximal end
of the second
arm member
is disposed
between the
first and
second prong
portions of the
first arm
member;
the first
potentiometer
is disposed
between the
second arm
member and
the first prong
of the first
arm member,
and
the second
potentiometer
is disposed
between the
second arm
member and
the second
prong of the
first arm
member.
Y Y
3. The joint
angle
indication
system
of claim
1 wherein the
biofeedback
circuit further
comprises a
first
piezoelectric
buzzer for

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generating
the first
feedback
signal and a
second
piezoelectric
buzzer for
generating
the second
feedback
signal.
4. The joint
angle
indication
system
of claim
1 further
comprising an
audio output
circuit for
generating an
audio angle
indication
signal having
a signal
characteristic
which varies
in relation to a
variation in
the at least
one electrical
characteristic.
5. The joint
angle
indication
system
of claim
4 wherein the
signal
characteristic
which varies
in relation to a
variation in
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
is the
frequency of
the audio

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angle
indication
signal.
6. The joint
angle
indication
system
of claim
5 further
comprising a
microphone
for generating
an audio
annotation
signal.
7. A joint Y Y
angle
indication
system for
providing
information
related to an
angular
relationship
between a
first body part
and a second
body part
which are
pivotally
coupled at a
joint, the
system
comprising:
a first arm
member
operable for
attachment to
the first body
part, the first
arm member
having a first
proximal end
and a first
distal end;
a second arm
member
operable for
attachment to

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the second
body part, the
second arm
member
having a
second
proximal end
and a second
distal end, the
second
proximal end
of the second
arm member
pivotally
coupled to the
first proximal
end of the first
arm member;
at least one
joint angle
variation
sensor for
providing at
least one
electrical
characteristic
which varies
based on
variation in a
joint angle of
the first arm
member
relative to the
second arm
member,
where the
joint angle is
variable over
an angular
range which
includes a
first angle and
a second
angle;
a biofeedback
circuit
operable to
generate a
first feedback
signal when

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the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
less than or
equal to the
first angle,
operable to is
generate a
second
feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
greater than
or equal to
the second
angle, and
operable to
generate no
feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
less than the
second angle
and greater
than the first
angle, where
the second
feedback
signal is
aurally
different from
the first
feedback
signal;
an angle
display circuit
for visually
displaying a
joint angle
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on the at least
one electrical
characteristic;
a flexible
sleeve
operable to
substantially
surround the
first and
second body
parts;
the first arm
member
having a first
attachment
plate pivotally
attached
thereto
proximate the
first distal
end;
means for
mechanically
coupling the
first
attachment
plate to the
flexible
sleeve;
the second
arm member
having a
second
attachment
plate pivotally
attached
thereto
proximate the
second distal
end; and
means for
mechanically
coupling the
second
attachment
plate to the
flexible
sleeve.

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X X
8. The joint
angle
indication
system
of claim
7 wherein the
means for
mechanically
coupling the
first
attachment
plate to the
flexible sleeve
and the
means for
mechanically
coupling the
second
attachment
plate to the
flexible sleeve
further
comprise a
hook-and-
loop fastener
system.
9. The joint Y Y
angle
indication
system
of claim
7 wherein:
the means for
mechanically
coupling the
first
attachment
plate to the
flexible sleeve
comprises at
least one first
pocket in the
flexible sleeve
for receiving
the first
attachment
plate; and

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the means for
mechanically
coupling the
second
attachment
plate to the
flexible sleeve
comprises at
least one
second
pocket in the
flexible sleeve
for receiving
the second
attachment
plate.
10. A joint Y Y
angle
indication
system for
providing
information
related to an
angular
relationship
between a
first body part
and a second
body part
which are
pivotally
coupled at a
joint, the
system
comprising:
a first arm
member
operable for
attachment to
the first body
part, the first
arm member
having a first
proximal end
and a first
distal end;
a second arm
member

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operable for
attachment to
the second
body part, the
second arm
member
having a
second
proximal end
and a second
distal end, the
second
proximal end
of the second
arm member
pivotally
coupled to the
first proximal
end of the first
arm member;
at least one
joint angle
variation
sensor for
providing at
least one
electrical
characteristic
which varies
based on
variation in a
joint angle of
the first arm
member
relative to the
second arm
member,
where the
joint angle is
variable over
an angular
range which
includes a
first angle and
a second
angle,
an audio
output circuit
for generating
an audio

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angle
indication
signal having
a frequency
that varies in
relation to a
variation in
the at least
one electrical
characteristic;
a biofeedback
circuit
operable to
generate a
first feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
less than or
equal to the
first angle,
operable to
generate a
second
feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
greater than
or equal to
the second
angle, and
operable to
generate no
feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
less than the
second angle
and greater

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than the first
angle, where
the second
feedback
signal is
aurally
different from
the first
feedback
signal;
an angle
display circuit
for visually
displaying a
joint angle
value based
on the at least
one electrical
characteristic;
a microphone
for generating
an audio
annotation
signal; and
an audio
recording
device
operable to
record audio
information on
at least first
and second
audio
information
channels, the
audio
recording
device for
receiving the
audio angle
indication
signal and
recording the
audio angle
indication
signal on the
first audio
information
channel, and

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for receiving
the audio
annotation
signal and
recording the
audio
annotation
signal on the
second audio
information
channel.
11. A joint Y Y
angle
indication
system for
providing
information
related to an
angular
relationship
between a
first, body part
and a second
body part
which are
pivotally
coupled at a
joint, the
system
comprising:
a first arm
member
operable for
attachment to
the first body
part, the first
arm member
having a first
proximal end
and a first
distal end, the
first arm
member
forked at the
first proximal
end to form a
first prong
portion and a
second prong

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portion;
a second arm
member
operable for
attachment to
the second
body part, the
second arm
member
having a
second
proximal end
and a second
distal end, the
second
proximal end
of the second
arm member
disposed
between and
pivotally
coupled to the
first and
second prong
portions of the
first arm
member;
a first
potentiometer
disposed
between the
second arm
member and
the first prong
of the first
arm member,
the first
potentiometer
having a first
electrical
resistance
which varies
based on
variation in a
joint angle of
the first arm
member
relative to the
second arm
member,

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where the
joint angle is
variable over
an angular
range which
includes a
first angle and
a second
angle;
a second
potentiometer
disposed
between the
second arm
member and
the second
prong of the
first arm
member, the
second
potentiometer
having a
second
electrical
resistance
which varies
based on the
variation in
the joint
angle;
a biofeedback
circuit
operable to
generate a
first feedback
signal having
a first audio
frequency
when the first
electrical
resistance
indicates the
joint angle is
less than or
equal to the
first angle,
operable to
generate a
second
feedback

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signal having
a second
audio
frequency
which is
higher than
the first audio
frequency
when the first
electrical
resistance
indicates the
joint angle is
greater than
or equal to
the second
angle, and
operable to
generate no
feedback
signal when
the first
electrical
resistance
indicates the
joint angle is
less than the
second angle
and greater
than the first
angle; and
an angle
display circuit
for visually
displaying a
joint angle
value based
on the second
electrical
resistance.
12. A joint Y Y
angle
indication
system for
providing
information
related to an
angular
relationship

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between a
first body part
and a second
body part
which are
pivotally
coupled at a
joint, the
system
comprising:
a first arm
member
operable for
attachment to
the first body
part, the first
arm member
having a first
proximal end
and a first
distal end;
a second arm
member
operable for
attachment to
the second
body part, the
second arm
member
having a
second
proximal end
and a second
distal end, the
second
proximal end
of the second
arm member
pivotally
coupled to the
first proximal
end of the first
arm member;
at least one
joint angle
variation
sensor for
providing at
least one

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electrical
characteristic
which varies
based on
variation in a
joint angle of
the first arm
member
relative to the
second arm
member,
where the
joint angle is
variable over
an angular
range which
includes a
first angle and
a second
angle;
a biofeedback
circuit
operable to
generate a
first feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
less than or
equal to the
first angle,
operable to
generate a
second
feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
greater than
or equal to
the second
angle, and
operable to
generate no

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feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
less than the
second angle
and greater
than the first
angle, where
the second
feedback
signal is
aurally
different from
the first
feedback
signal;
an audio
output circuit
for generating
an audio
angle
indication
signal having
a frequency
which varies
in relation to a
variation in
the at least
one electrical
characteristic;
a microphone
for generating
an audio
annotation
signal; and
an audio
recording
device
operable to
record audio
information on
at least first
and second
audio
information

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channels, the
audio
recording
device for
receiving and
recording the
audio angle
indication
signal on the
first audio
information
channel, and
for receiving
and recording
the audio
annotation
signal on the
second audio
information
channel.
13. A method Y Y
for providing
information
related to an
angular
relationship
between a
first body part
and a second
body part
which are
pivotally
coupled at a
joint, the
method
comprising:
(a) providing
at least one
electrical
characteristic
which varies
based on
variation in a
joint angle of
the first body
part relative to
the second
body part,
where the

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joint angle is
variable over
an angular
range which
includes a
first angle and
a second
angle;
(b) generating
an audio
angle
indication
signal having
a signal
characteristic
which varies
in relation to a
variation in
the at least
one electrical
characteristic;
(c) generating
an audio
annotation
signal;
(d) recording
the audio
angle
indication
signal on a
first audio
information
channel of an
audio
recording
device, and
recording the
audio
annotation
signal on a
second audio
information
channel of the
audio
recording
device;
(e) accessing
the audio
angle

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indication
signal from
the first audio
information
channel of the
audio
recording
device, and
accessing the
audio
annotation
signal from
the second
audio
information
channel of the
audio
recording
device;
(f) operating
on the audio
angle
indication
signal to
derive a joint
angle signal
therefrom;
(g) displaying
a joint angle
value on a
display device
based on the
joint angle
signal; and
(h) providing
an audible
rendition of
the audio
annotation
signal.
14. The
method
of claim
13 further
comprising
temporally
correlating the

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joint angle
value
displayed in
step (g) with
the audible
rendition of
the audio
annotation
signal
provided in
step (h).
15. The Y Y
method
of claim
13 further
comprising:
(i) generating
a first
feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
less than or
equal to the
first angle;
and
(j) generating
a second
feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
greater than
or equal to
the second
angle, the
second
feedback
signal having
a frequency
higher than
the first
feedback

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signal.
16. The
method
of claim
13 wherein:
step (d)
further
comprises
recording the
audio angle
indication
signal on a
first audio
information
channel of a
portable
cassette tape
recorder, and
recording the
audio
annotation
signal on a
second audio
information
channel of the
portable
cassette tape
recorder; and
step (e)
further
comprises
providing the
first and
second audio
information
channels of
the portable
cassette tape
recorder to
first and
second
channel
inputs of a
computer
sound card.
17. A joint Y Y

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angle
indication
system for
providing
information
related to an
angular
relationship
between a
first body part
and a second
body part
which are
pivotally
coupled at a
joint, the
system
comprising:
a first arm
member
operable for
attachment to
the first body
part, the first
arm member
having a first
proximal end
and a first
distal end, the
first arm
member
forked at the
first proximal
end to form a
first prong
portion and a
second prong
portion;
a second arm
member
operable for
attachment to
the second
body part, the
second arm
member
having a
second
proximal end
and a second

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distal end, the
second
proximal end
of the second
arm member
disposed
between and
pivotally
coupled to the
first and
second prong
portions of the
first arm
member;
a first
potentiometer
disposed
between the
second arm
member and
the first prong
of the first
arm member,
the first
potentiometer
having a first
electrical
resistance
which varies
based on
variation in a
joint angle of
the first arm
member
relative to the
second arm
member,
where the
joint angle is
variable over
an angular
range which
includes a
first angle and
a second
angle; and
a second
potentiometer
disposed
between the

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second arm
member and
the second
prong of the
first arm
member, the
second
potentiometer
having a
second
electrical
resistance
which varies
based on the
variation in
the joint
angle.
X X
18. The joint
angle
indication
system
of claim
17 further
comprising a
biofeedback
circuit
operable to
generate a
feedback
signal based
on at least the
first electrical
resistance.
Y Y
19. The joint
angle
indication
system
of claim
17 further
comprising an
angle display
circuit for
visually
displaying a
joint angle
value based
on at least the

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second
electrical
resistance.
20. A joint Y Y
angle
indication
system for
providing
information
related to an
angular
relationship
between a
first body part
and a second
body part
which are
pivotally
coupled at a
joint, the
system
comprising:
a first arm
member
operable for
attachment to
the first body
part, the first
arm member
having a first
proximal end
and a first
distal end;
a second arm
member
operable for
attachment to
the second
body part, the
second arm
member
having a
second
proximal end
and a second
distal end, the
second
proximal end
of the second
arm member

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pivotally
coupled to the
first proximal
end of the first
arm member;
at least one
joint angle
variation
sensor for
providing at
least one
electrical
characteristic
which varies
based on
variation in a
joint angle of
the first arm
member
relative to the
second arm
member,
where the
joint angle is
variable over
an angular
range which
includes a
first angle and
a second
angle;
a biofeedback
circuit
operable to
generate a
first feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
less than or
equal to the
first angle,
operable to
generate a
second
feedback
signal when

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the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
greater than
or equal to
the second
angle, and
operable to
generate no
feedback
signal when
the at least
one electrical
characteristic
indicates the
joint angle is
less than the
second angle
and greater
than the first
angle, where
the second
feedback
signal is
aurally
different from
the first
feedback
signal;
an audio
output circuit
for generating
an audio
angle
indication
signal having
a frequency
which varies
in relation to a
variation in
the at least
one electrical
characteristic;
and
an audio
recording
device
operable to

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receive and
record the
audio angle
indication
signal.
21. The joint

angle
indication
system
of claim
20 further
comprising:
a microphone
for generating
an audio
annotation
signal; and
the audio
recording
device
operable to
record audio
information on
at least first
and second
audio
information
channels, the
audio
recording
device for
receiving and
recording the
audio angle
indication
signal on the
first audio
information
channel, and
for receiving
and recording
the audio
annotation
signal on the
second audio
information
channel.

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22. A method Y
Y
for providing
information
related to an
angular
relationship
between a
first body part
and a second
body part
which are
pivotally
coupled at a
joint, the
method
comprising:
(a) providing
at least one
electrical
characteristic
which varies
based on
variation in a
joint angle of
the first body
part relative to
the second
body part,
where the
joint angle is
variable over
an angular
range which
includes a
first angle and
a second
angle;
(b) generating
an audio
angle
indication
signal having
a signal
characteristic
which varies
in relation to a
variation in
the at least
one electrical
characteristic;

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(c) recording
the audio
angle
indication
signal on a
first audio
information
channel of an
audio
recording
device;
(d) accessing
the audio
angle
indication
signal from
the first audio
information
channel of the
audio
recording
device; and
(e) operating
on the audio
angle
indication
signal to
derive a joint
angle signal
there from.
23. The X
X
method
of claim
22 further
comprising
displaying a
joint angle
value on a
display device
based on the
joint angle
signal.
24. The
method
of claim
22 further
comprising:

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(f) generating
an audio
annotation
signal;
(g) recording
the audio
annotation
signal on a
second audio
information
channel of the
audio
recording
device;
(h) accessing
the audio
annotation
signal from
the second
audio
information
channel of the
audio
recording
device; and
(i) providing
an audible
rendition of
the audio
annotation
signal.
a. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this invention compared to

existing work? (What are the problems of prior art that your invention tried
to solve)
For the advantages of this invention, the inventors constitute the ability to measure,
exercise and monitor the therapy protocol of the patient in one device. Also, the portability
and locking mechanism was provided for the device to withstand the weight of the patients
leg and thigh. This is with the help of the motor installed in the device. In the contrary, the
mechanical part adds an additional weight in the device.

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b. Please describe why this invention is not obvious to someone who is
knowledgeable in the area? (What are the features or characteristics or
methods that you combined)
The Problem The Solution
US2016/0220175A1: Apparatus and
Method for Range of Motion
Tracking with integrated Reporting
1. A system for providing This claim has same feature with In our project, the
information to a patient and our project which aims to produce information is not
receiving information from the information from the patient after transmitted but it is stored
patient before and/or after a medical doing a particular procedure with in a memory card which will
or surgical procedure, the system the help of sensors and be record on the database
comprising: a joint motion sensor transmitters that will transmit data in the receiving software. It
system, comprising: a first sensor wirelessly. does not need transmitters
device configured to be coupled with to send the gathered data
the patient above a joint and but it will only need a
including a first transmitter for memory card for the
transmitting sensed data from the storage of the data
first sensor device; and a second gathered of the current
sensor device configured to be session executed by a
coupled with the patient below the patient.
joint and including a second
transmitter for transmitting sensed
data from the second sensor device;
a processor configured to receive
sensed data from the first and
second sensor devices and process
the sensed data to provide joint
motion data; and a third transmitter
coupled with the processor for
transmitting the joint motion data
wirelessly to the patient.
3. A system as in claim 1, wherein This claim has same feature with In our project, it is only
the joint motion data comprises an our project which aims to execute focused on the angle of
angle of flexion of the knee joint and an angle of extension of the knee extension of the knee joint
an angle of extension of the knee joint. for the device to be more
joint. durable in case of frequent
uses.
4. A system as in claim 1, wherein This claim has same feature with In our project, it is designed
the joint motion sensor system is our project which is the device is to be coupled with the
configured to be coupled with the coupled with the patient on his patients joint together with
patient on either side of a joint joint together with his knee and his knee and ankle but not
selected from the group consisting ankle only. with the hip, wrist, elbow
of a knee, an ankle, a hip, a wrist, and shoulder. Our project
an elbow and a shoulder. only focus on the lower
extremity of the body to be
able to produce a function
that will be significant for
the patient with problem
with muscle tightness and
back pain.
5. A system as in claim 1, wherein The claim has same feature with In our project, the sensors
the first sensor device and the our project that aims to attach the are not in closed housing
second sensor device each device properly with the patients but it is attached in an
comprises: a sensor electronics skin. adjustable metal plates. In
housing; and a base for removably this way, the weight of the
coupling with the housing, wherein device was reduced.
the base comprises a housing
attachment surface and an adhesive
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7. A method for providing The claim has same feature with In our project, the data
information to a patient and our project which aims to gather gathered from the patient is
receiving information from the data from the patient after a stored in a memory card
patient before and/or after a medical particular procedure. and the data interpretation
or surgical procedure, the method will proceed after putting
comprising: receiving patient the data in the receiving
information in a processor before software. A feedback will
the patient undergoes the medical only be given to the patient
or surgical procedure; providing after statistical evaluation
information to the patient via an from the database.
electronic communication device
before the patient undergoes the
procedure, at least partially in
response to the received patient
information; receiving sensed data
from at least one sensor attached to
the patient after the medical or
surgical procedure; processing the
sensed data to generate the patient
feedback data; and transmitting the
patient feedback data wirelessly to
the electronic communication device
for use by the patient.
9. A method as in claim 7, wherein The claim has same feature with In our project, the data will
providing information to the patient our project which aims to provide be encoded in receiving
via the electronic communication information from the patient. software only from a laptop
device comprises providing or a desktop computer for
information via a device selected security reasons. The
from the group consisting of a smart researchers focus only on
phone, a tablet, a laptop computer using computers only for
and a desktop computer. the receiving software for
an ease of producing the
needed software.
12. A method as in claim 11, further The claim has same feature with In our project, the
comprising adjusting the post- our project which aims to adjust adjustments are already
procedure physical therapy plan, the physical therapy plan for the expected for the given
based at least in part on the patient patient. protocol by a physical
feedback data. therapist.
20. A method as in claim 7, further The claim has same feature with In our project, it does not
comprising providing an electronic our project which aims to provide only provide a database for
dashboard to a physical therapist a dashboard or a database of the the recorded data and the
working with the patient to track recorded data and the progress. progress but it has an
progress of the patient in a post- additional feature of a
surgical physical therapy plan. forecasting tool.
US2012/0324457A1: Skeletal-
Muscular Position Monitoring Device
1. A system comprising: The claim has same feature with In our project, instead of
a plurality of stretch sensors our project that uses sensors to stretch sensors, two force-
configured to be attached to a body, measure a particular part of a sensing resistors and one
wherein each stretch sensor is also body and a database where the potentiometer were used to
configured to translate a longitudinal data will be recorded. gather data to lessen the
stretch into a change in an electrical number of sensors used.
property of the stretch sensor; and
a data logger coupled with the
plurality of stretch sensors and
configured to measure the electrical
property of the stretch sensors and
store electrical property data as a
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3. The system according to claim 1, This claim has same feature with In our project, it does not
further comprising a tilt sensor our project which aims to gather compromise tilt sensor, it
coupled with the data logger, data using sensor and recording it only focus on the angle
wherein the data logger is in a database. produced during the angle
configured to record tilt data as a extension of the knee of the
function of time. patient.
8. The system according to claim This claim has same feature with In our project, it does not
7 further comprising a feedback our project which aims to record cater threshold voltage to
device coupled with the data logger, measured data in a database. produce an immediate
wherein the feedback device is feedback but it gives a
configured to provide a user progress feedback after
feedback when electrical property recording the data in the
data approaches the threshold database that is based on
value. statistically proved analysis.
10. A system comprising: The claim has same feature with In our project, the data is
a patch configured to couple with a our project which aims to use not transmitted wirelessly
body; sensors that will be attached in a but it is stored temporarily
a plurality of sensors coupled with particular part of the body to in a memory card which will
the patch, wherein the plurality of measure a certain parameter. be recorded on a database
sensors are configured to sense a afterwards. In this way, it
position of the sensors relative to does not need a connection
one another; between the sensors and
memory; and the data recorder.
a controller communicatively
coupled with the plurality of sensors
and the memory, wherein the
controller is configured to receive
sensor data and write the sensor
data to the memory.
11. The system according to claim The claim has same feature with In our project, it will not
10 further comprising a tilt sensor our project which aims to use uses a tilt sensor but
coupled with the patch and sensors that will measure data instead, it will use a force-
communicatively coupled with the from the patient. sensing resistor and a
controller, wherein the controller is potentiometer to gather
configured to write tilt data to the data from the patient. Angle
memory. extension of the knee will
only matter and no need of
tilting.
18. The method according to claim The claim has same feature with In our project, it is more
18 further comprising: our project which aims to limit the advisable for the patient to
receiving an indication from the user operation of the device based on give his maximum
indicating a painful position; the capability of the patient. capability of knee extension
recalculating the threshold value for better progress in the
based on the data elements physical therapy protocol.
received when the indication was
received from the user.
20. The method according to claim The claim has same feature with In our study, the voltage will
18, wherein the data comprises our project which aims to gather be based on the force
either resistance or voltage. data by using the voltage and exerted in the force-sensing
resistance produced by the resistor. Also, the
sensors. resistance in the
potentiometer will matter
with the angle that will be
measured.
US 6890312B1: Joint Angle
Indication System

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1. A joint angle indication system for The claim has same feature with In our project, one
providing information related to an our project which aims to provide potentiometer is only used
angular relationship between a first information related to the angle for the angle measurement
body part and a second body part measured from one body to of the knee joint. In this
which are pivotally coupled at a another particularly in the joint. way, it lessen the needed
joint, the system comprising: components and it also
a first arm member operable for lessen the weight of the
attachment to the first body part, the device.
first arm member having a first
proximal end and a first distal end;
a second arm member operable for
attachment to the second body part,
the second arm member having a
second proximal end and a second
distal end, the second proximal end
of the second arm member pivotally
coupled to the first proximal end of
the first arm member;
at least one joint angle variation
sensor for providing at least one
electrical characteristic which varies
based on variation in a joint angle of
the first arm member relative to the
second arm member, where the
joint angle is variable over an
angular range which includes a first
angle and a second angle, the at
least one joint angle variation
sensor comprising first and second
potentiometers coupled between the
first and second arm members for
providing a first electrical resistance
of the first potentiometer and a
second electrical resistance of the
second potentiometer;
a biofeedback circuit operable to
generate a first feedback signal
when the first electrical resistance of
the first potentiometer indicates the
joint angle is less than or equal to
the first angle, operable to generate
the second feedback signal when
the first electrical resistance of the
first potentiometer indicates the joint
angle is greater than or equal to the
second angle, and operable to
generate no feedback signal when
the first electrical resistance of the
first potentiometer indicates the joint
angle is less than the second angle
and greater than the first angle; and
an angle display circuit for visually
displaying a joint angle value based
on at least the second electrical
resistance.
2. The joint angle indication system The claim has same feature with In our project, it does not
of claim 1 wherein: our project which aims to need any other
the first arm member is forked at the measure the joint angle. potentiometer for the angle
first proximal end to form a first measurement. The limb
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portion; adjustable while the thigh
the second proximal end of the part is fixed during the
second arm member is disposed session the so that the
between the first and second prong angle can be measured
portions of the first arm member; more accurately.
the first potentiometer is disposed
between the second arm member
and the first prong of the first arm
member, and
the second potentiometer is
disposed between the second arm
member and the second prong of
the first arm member.
3. The joint angle indication system The claim has same feature with In our project, a buzzer
of claim 1 wherein the biofeedback our project which aims to produce sounds when the device is
circuit further comprises a first a feedback from the device. at its maximum and
piezoelectric buzzer for generating minimum angle of
the first feedback signal and a extension, also when the
second piezoelectric buzzer for device is ready to execute
generating the second feedback the protocol that is
signal. programmed to it.
7. A joint angle indication system for The claim has same feature with In our project, the device is
providing information related to an our project which aims to produce executed in the lower
angular relationship between a first information relate to the angle extremity of the body
body part and a second body part measurement produced in the instead of the upper
which are pivotally coupled at a knee joint, a device where the extremity. This is because
joint, the system comprising: data measured can be seen and more patients encounter
a first arm member operable for a flexible sleeve for the device problems in lower extremity
attachment to the first body part, the between its two parts. than their upper extremity.
angle and a second angle;
when the at least one electrical
characteristic indicates the joint
angle is less than or equal to the
first angle, operable to is generate a
second feedback signal when the at
least one electrical characteristic
indicates the joint angle is greater
than or equal to the second angle,
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feedback signal when the at least
one electrical characteristic
indicates the joint angle is less than
the second angle and greater than
the first angle, where the second
feedback signal is aurally different
from the first feedback signal;
on the at least one electrical
characteristic;
a flexible sleeve operable to
substantially surround the first and
second body parts;
the first arm member having a first
attachment plate pivotally attached
thereto proximate the first distal end;
means for mechanically coupling the
first attachment plate to the flexible
sleeve;
second attachment plate pivotally
attached thereto proximate the
second distal end; and
means for mechanically coupling the
second attachment plate to the
flexible sleeve.
9. The joint angle indication system The claim has same feature with In our project, besides of
of claim 7 wherein: our project which aims to have a the mentioned mechanical
the means for mechanically coupling mechanical design of the design for the device, there
the first attachment plate to the attachment of the first and second is an attached foam and
flexible sleeve comprises at least plate to both its flexible sleeve Velcro also in the both parts
one first pocket in the flexible sleeve connecting the two parts of the for the comfortability of the
for receiving the first attachment device. patient.
plate; and
the means for mechanically coupling
the second attachment plate to the
flexible sleeve comprises at least
one second pocket in the flexible
sleeve for receiving the second
attachment plate.
10. A joint angle indication system The claim has same feature with In our project, it does not
for providing information related to our project which aims to produce an audio feedback
an angular relationship between a measure the angular relationship for the patient, instead it
first body part and a second body of the joint angle with the help of gives a strong holding
part which are pivotally coupled at a the two parts of the device mechanism using motors
joint, the system comprising: connected together. for the protocol to be
a first arm member operable for executed to the patient
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angle and a second angle,
an audio output circuit for
generating an audio angle indication
signal having a frequency that
varies in relation to a variation in the
at least one electrical characteristic;
first angle, operable to generate a
on the at least one electrical
characteristic;
a microphone for generating an
audio annotation signal; and
an audio recording device operable
to record audio information on at
least first and second audio
information channels, the audio
recording device for receiving the
audio angle indication signal and
recording the audio angle indication
signal on the first audio information
channel, and for receiving the audio
annotation signal and recording the
audio annotation signal on the
second audio information channel.
11. A joint angle indication system The claim has same feature with In our project, the device
for providing information related to our project which aims to provide was constructed by using
an angular relationship between a an angular measurement of the one potentiometer only for
first, body part and a second body joint angle with the help of two the electrical resistance
part which are pivotally coupled at a parts of the device connected variations. In this way, it
joint, the system comprising: together and a device that became more efficient
a first arm member operable for displays the angle measurement because it lessen the
attachment to the first body part, the and a potentiometer for components needed for the

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first arm member having a first measuring the electrical device.
proximal end and a first distal end, resistance variations in the
the first arm member forked at the device.
first proximal end to form a first
prong portion and a second prong
portion;
of the second arm member
disposed between and pivotally
coupled to the first and second
prong portions of the first arm
member;
a first potentiometer disposed
member, the first potentiometer
having a first electrical resistance
which varies based on variation in a
joint angle of the first arm member
relative to the second arm member,
where the joint angle is variable
over an angular range which
includes a first angle and a second
angle;
a second potentiometer disposed
and the second prong of the first
arm member, the second
potentiometer having a second
electrical resistance which varies
based on the variation in the joint
angle;
having a first audio frequency when
the first electrical resistance
or equal to the first angle, operable
to generate a second feedback
signal having a second audio
frequency which is higher than the
first audio frequency when the first
electrical resistance indicates the
joint angle is greater than or equal
to the second angle, and operable
to generate no feedback signal
when the first electrical resistance
the first angle; and
on the second electrical resistance.
12. A joint angle indication system The claim has same feature with In our project, it does not
for providing information related to our project which aims to provide provide audio feedback for

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an angular relationship between a an angular measurement of the the patient. The weight of
first body part and a second body joint angle with the help of two the device is considered
part which are pivotally coupled at a parts of the device connected that is why we did not mind
joint, the system comprising: together and a device that needing of installing a
a first arm member operable for displays the angle measurement device to produce an audio
attachment to the first body part, the and a potentiometer for feedback,
first arm member having a first measuring the electrical
proximal end and a first distal end; resistance variations in the
a second arm member operable for device.
signal having a frequency which
a microphone for generating an
audio annotation signal; and
to record audio information on at
least first and second audio
information channels, the audio
recording device for receiving and
recording the audio angle indication
signal on the first audio information
channel, and for receiving and
recording the audio annotation
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information channel.
15. The method of claim 13 further The claim has same feature with In our project, it does not
comprising: our project which aims to record produce feedback signal to
(i) generating a first feedback signal data based on the electrical compare the gathered data
when the at least one electrical characteristic variations in the to the previous data, but it
characteristic indicates the joint potentiometer. provides comparison
angle is less than or equal to the interpretation after
first angle; and encoding the data in the
(j) generating a second feedback receiving software.
signal when the at least one
electrical characteristic indicates the
joint angle is greater than or equal
to the second angle, the second
feedback signal having a frequency
higher than the first feedback signal.
17. A joint angle indication system The claim has same feature with In our project, it only
for providing information related to our project which aims to provide focuses on one
an angular relationship between a an angular measurement of the potentiometer so it can
first body part and a second body joint angle with the help of two rapidly respond on the
part which are pivotally coupled at a parts of the device connected variations of its electrical
joint, the system comprising: together and a device that characterisitics.
a first arm member operable for displays the angle measurement
attachment to the first body part, the and a potentiometer for
proximal end and a first distal end, resistance variations in the
the first arm member forked at the device.
first proximal end to form a first
prong portion and a second prong
portion;
of the second arm member
disposed between and pivotally
coupled to the first and second
prong portions of the first arm
member;
a first potentiometer disposed
member, the first potentiometer
having a first electrical resistance
which varies based on variation in a
joint angle of the first arm member
relative to the second arm member,
where the joint angle is variable
over an angular range which
includes a first angle and a second
angle; and
a second potentiometer disposed
and the second prong of the first
arm member, the second
potentiometer having a second
electrical resistance which varies
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angle.
19. The joint angle indication system The claim has same feature with In our project, only one
of claim 17 further comprising an our project which aims to produce potentiometer is used in
angle display circuit for visually an angle display due to the providing an angle
displaying a joint angle value based electrical resistance variation in measurement. It does not
on at least the second electrical the potentiometer. only shows efficiency but
resistance. also non-complexity.
20. A joint angle indication system The claim has same feature with In our project, again, audio
for providing information related to our project which aims to provide feedback is not
an angular relationship between a an angular measurement of the implemented to avoid
first body part and a second body joint angle with the help of two complexity of the circuit
part which are pivotally coupled at a parts of the device connected used.
joint, the system comprising: together and a device that
a first arm member operable for displays the angle measurement
attachment to the first body part, the and a potentiometer for
proximal end and a first distal end; resistance variations in the
a second arm member operable for device.
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to receive and record the audio
angle indication signal.
22. A method for providing The claim has same feature with In our project, recording,
information related to an angular our project which aims to provide accessing, operating of
relationship between a first body an angular measurement of the audio signals is not
part and a second body part which joint angle with the help of two implemented in this device.
are pivotally coupled at a joint, the parts of the device connected This is due to avoid
method comprising: together. complexity of the circuit.
(a) providing at least one electrical Also, to provide a different
characteristic which varies based on way of giving feedback to
variation in a joint angle of the first the patient. And that is by
body part relative to the second recording the data in the
body part, where the joint angle is database and interpreting
variable over an angular range the results.
which includes a first angle and a
second angle;
(b) generating an audio angle
indication signal having a signal
characteristic which varies in
relation to a variation in the at least
one electrical characteristic;
(c) recording the audio angle
indication signal on a first audio
information channel of an audio
recording device;
(d) accessing the audio angle
indication signal from the first audio
information channel of the audio
recording device; and
(e) operating on the audio angle
indication signal to derive a joint
angle signal there from.
c. What developmental stage is the invention at?

Concept only
Prototype (alpha stage)
Prototype (beta stage)
Laboratory tested
Others
d. What other implementations/ variations of this invention would be possible?

For future variations that can be executed, the device can be attached in a chair or
wheelchair where the device is attached or the mechanical part can be customized and
designed for better set up. In terms of the components, an optical encoder can replaced the
goniometer for more accurate measurements. Lastly, additional therapeutic protocols can
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e. What would the final product be used for?
The product will be used in the field of medicine specifically to leg rehabilitation
purposes. To provide an accurate angle measurement device with a recording database in
order for the practitioners to freely monitor, and accurately view and assess the patients
condition.
f. Are there any other uses for the invention?

If the mechanical parts have been modified, it can be used to different parts of the body
particularly to joints related to extension. Also, the invention can be used for athletes or
performers who need regular monitoring of their joint angles for better performance in their
field.
4. Disclosure
It is important for the University to know if your invention has been made public, as
this may affect the strength of any patent application and the commercial potential.
4.1 Written disclosures. Please list, with dates, any past and planned written
publications presenting the invention or data in this invention (journal
papers/abstracts/posters/internet/other).
1. Past written disclosures
(none)
2. Planned written disclosures
4.2 Oral Disclosures. Please list, with dates, any past and planned oral disclosures of
the invention (e.g. presentations at internal or external seminars, disclosure to a
company under a confidentiality agreement etc) and any demonstrations of the
invention.
1. Past oral disclosures
(none)
2. Planned oral disclosures
4.2 Future Work. Please briefly outline any future research or development work that is
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The mechanical design can be modified for the device to have more functions
including the use of the present function in the other parts of the human body
particularly joints related to extension.
4.2 Prior Art. Have you looked in the literature for any related articles, papers or
patents? If so, please give details, listing references when possible. The information
should cover the state of the art prior to your invention, and should include patent
applications, key scientific literature and/ or public oral communications.
Number and title of the nearest prior arts:
1. US2016/0220175A1: Apparatus and Method for Range of Motion Tracking with

integrated Reporting
2. US2012/0324457A1: Skeletal-Muscular Position Monitoring Device
3. US 6890312B1: Joint Angle Indication System
Please also list your own publications (including articles, abstracts, posters, webpage)
which are in the field and which are not listed above.
(none)
5. Research Funding
The University must know whether other organisations may have rights to your invention or
to any technology that you have developed, so that we can reach agreements with them over
our respective protection and exploitation rights.
5.1 Period of research relevant to the creation of the intellectual property

Starting Date November 15, 2016 Ending Date October 31, 2017
5.2 Was the research leading to this intellectual property during that period or any part of
it, funded in whole or in part by a third party?
No
Yes (please proceed to question 5.3)

5.3 please name the third party and the grant/s or funding received
Funding Source Grant/ contract Period Project Code
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
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invention uses, including the name of the third party/
5.4 Is this invention linked to the subject matter of other research agreements, MTAs,
consultancies or other contracts (not listed above) that currently exist, or have expired, or
are being negotiated? Please provide details if YES.
No
Yes

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6. Inventors contributions
g. Please give a brief description of each of the roles of those named in this
invention disclosure:
Contribution in developing the invention

Inventors Name (please be very specific as to what exactly
did you contribute in this project)
1. Faith D. Baisa Did the project background introducing
the project
Did conceptual framework to explain the
summary of the projects input, process
and output
Researched about the related issues in
the project (knee, sports, extension)
Researched about the relationship of the
project adjoining electronics and
physical therapy
Explained the target clients for the
project
Did the design constraints of the
components of the project (health,
physical (project), technical, system,
temporal and cost) to restrict overdoing
the project
Explained the concept generation of the
project
Researched for the functions of each
components of the project
Selected the components, in accordance
with the trade offs
Did the validation criteria of the
potentiometers linear output response
Selected the reliability testing to be done
in the project
Did the process algorithm of the project
Did all of the schematic and wiring
diagrams, block diagrams, overall figure
of the invention
Did the blueprint of the project
Did the interpretation of all the drawing
including in the patent and journal.
Did all the drawings of the second
patent of the team
Did the graphic interface of the receiving
software
Did the detailed system design of the
project
Explained step by step the hardware
implementation
Researched for the engineering standard
of the project
Explained the impact of the project with
the Philippine economys current
situation
Concluded the outcomes of the project
Contributed to the construction of the
informed consent form given to patients
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apparatus
Did all of the figures in the patent
Did the brief and detailed description of
all figures in the patent
Did the introduction and overview of the
project in the IEEE journal
Explained the block diagrams in the
IEEE journal
Explained the fundamental process of
the design system in the CRD IMRAD
journal
Explained the system block diagram in
the CRD IMRAD journal
Explained the hardware implementation
of the device in the CRD IMRAD journal
Explained the implementation of the
potentiometer in the CRD IMRAD
journal
Did the discussion in the CRD IMRAD
journal
2. Jonard G. Climaco Studied and applied the theories that
were used in the project both for the
physical therapy and electronics.
Did the feedback models for electronics
and physical therapy
Did the research regarding foreign
studies related to the project.
Constructed the trade-offs while
weighing the most suitable components
for the projects needs (cost, accuracy,
and response time).
Did all of the statistical tools,
computations (ANNOVA, Cronbachs
Alpha and Chi Square)
Did all the interpretation and analysis
based on the statistical outputs of the
findings.
Formulated the formula for the
forecasting.
Researched for the engineering standard
of the project
Posted recommendations for projects
further improvement
apparatus
Did the summary of the invention in the
patent
Sorted out the claims of the nearest
prior art
Did the material characterization for the
CRD IMRAD journal
Explained the software implementation
in the CRD IMRAD journal
Did the data and results in the CRD
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Did the summary of findings in the CRD
IMRAD journal
Did the recommendations in the CRD
IMRAD journal
Did the computations for the results in
Did the interpretations for the results in
3. Earvin John E. Fabro Did all the research about the local
studies including patents related to the
topic.
Did the technical survey based on all the
related patents of the study.
Did all the analysis and interpretation of
the data and results gathered during
testing.
Did the graphic interface in the
prototype receiving software.
Summarized the findings of the research
apparatus
Did the user manual of the device
Explained the difference of the nearest
prior art to the device
Did summary of the results in the CRD
IMRAD journal
Did the interpretations for the results in
Constructed the claims of the patent
4. Anna May A. Ramos, PTRP, MAED Constructed the therapeutic protocol
used in the algorithm
Helped in endorsing the team for
funding
5. Engr. Evelyn Q. Raguindin, PECE, Helped in endorsing the team for
ASEAN Engr. funding
Helped formatting of the paper
according to standards
6. Atty. Alfredo U. Ganggangan, PECE Handled the financial transactions of
the team
Gave advices to the construction of the
IEEE journal
7. Signatures
Each person listed as an inventor should sign and date in the space below. By signing this
document, you verify that the information given above is correct to the best of your
knowledge and belief
Name Signature Date

Faith D. Baisa
Jonard G. Climaco
Earvin John E. Fabro

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8. Signed by a representative of the Innovation and Technology Support Office:
Name:
Date:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. Please return it to the Innovation and
Technology Support Office, Adamson University, Manila. Please also email a copy (without
signatures) itso@adamson.edu.ph. If you have any queries, please call (632) 524 - 2011 loc
340 or 516-4837.

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Musculoskeletal trauma is a very common problem in rehabilitation caused by daily

Therefore, a homebased apparatus combining angle measurements and exerciser

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