MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641122850 A) filed by Srinivas University, Institute Of Physiotherapy, Pandeshwar, Mangaluru; Karnataka, India on October 14, 2026, for Customized Portable Head Mounted Postural Sway Feedback Device.
Inventors include Dr. Swathi Parandhaman; Dr. Ajay Kumar; Dr. Thrishala Noronha; Dr. M Premkumar; Mr. Vishwas C Shetty; and Mr. Vishak Mendon.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: CUSTOMIZED PORTABLE HEAD MOUNTED POSTURAL SWAY FEEDBACK DEVICE The present invention relates to a customized portable head-mounted postural sway feedback device for detecting, analyzing postural sway and for management of balance impairment in a patient. The device comprises a headband configured to be worn on the head, a motion sensor such as a IMU mounted on the headband for detecting angular motion, a microcontroller unit for processing motion data, a wireless communication module (WIFI) for transmitting the processed data to an external device, a power supply unit, and a feedback module configured to provide feedback of whole body sway. The device enables continuous monitoring of postural sway and generate the values of sway with Graphical representation and provides the movement information useful for assessment of balance, posture, and movement characteristics. The invention is particularly useful for evaluating postural stability, detecting balance impairment, and assessing fall risk in users and for giving real time feedback for the patient to readily correct the deviation what have happened. This device is also used for giving management for the patient through some balance exercise. The device is portable, lightweight, and suitable for use in clinical and home environments.
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