Patent ID: 8217797
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: A61B,A63B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: sensory indication modules intimately associated with vertebra for detection of orientation and acceleration of vertebra, the sensory indication modules include: an identification (ID) mechanism for identifying a sensory indication module that generates a unique analog ID signal; a sensor for sensing the angle of the vertebra in relation to a true vertical and acceleration, and generating a first analog signal; an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) for digitizing the analog ID signal and the first analog signal for processing by a microprocessor; a sensor actuation mechanism for periodically activating the sensor for detection; a memory unit for storing data for use by the microprocessor; a timer for synchronization of various functionalities of the sensory indication modules; sensory indication module communication unit for communication of signals with the microprocessor and external devices; a feedback indicators for communicating improper angular orientation of the vertebra with which the identified sensory indication module is associated.