Patent ID: 8170705
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: A61F,G05B,G07F,G16H

Abstract:
1. A method of providing orthotics to a person, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing an orthotic machine: b) measuring pressure distribution on underside surfaces of a person's feet with the orthotic machine; c) reconfiguring a platform of the orthotic machine until the pressure distribution on the underside surfaces of the person's feet meets with a diagnostic algorithm of the orthotic machine; d) measuring a height contour of the platform of the orthotic machine after the reconfiguring step; e) fabricating the orthotics with the machine based on the measured height contour of the platform; f) adjusting the height of the platform between first and second states, the first state being when the platform emulates an inner contour of a shoe and the second state being when the measured pressure distribution on the underside surfaces of the person's feet is optimal for permitting the person to virtually compare the shoe with and without the orthotics.