Office Action 1: Notice of Allowance (2025-03-12)

CLAIMS:
CLAIMS

1\. A conversion adapter comprising:
a communication unit configured to receive biological information transmitted from an external apparatus by wireless communication;
a converter configured to convert the biological information received by the communication unit to biological information processible by an external biological- information processing apparatus;
a connection unit configured to be connected to the external biological-information processing apparatus and configured to output the biological information converted by the converter to the biological-information processing apparatus;
a power supply unit configured to supply power to the communication unit and the converter;
an operation input configured to receive an operation from a user; and
a main body provided with the connection unit and the operation input.
2\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the communication unit is configured to wirelessly receive the biological information transmitted from an external biological sensor by using radio communication and further configured to transmit information to at least one of the biological sensor and an external medical apparatus by using radio communication.

3\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the connection unit is provided on an end portion of the main body.

4\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 3, wherein the communication unit is disposed inside the main body on a different end portion side than the connection unit.

5\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the operation input includes a plurality of operation switches that are each different in at least one of an operation method, a size, and a shape.

6\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 5, wherein at least part of an outer surface of the main body comprises a concave shape

7\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 6, wherein the operation input is disposed on the concave shape of the outer surface.

8\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 5, further comprising:
a circuit board disposed inside the main body and having a through-hole that extends in a thickness direction of the circuit board; and
a switch cover that includes a pair of protruding portions parallel to each other and that is attached to a top surface of the main body to slide freely.

9\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 8, wherein one operation switch of the plurality of operation switches is mounted on the circuit board such that a slidable movable part protrudes parallel to a main surface of the circuit board, and
wherein the switch cover is attached such that the pair of protruding portions extend in a direction perpendicular to the main surface of the circuit board and protrude through the through-hole in the circuit board, such that tip ends of the pair of protruding portions abut on an inner side of a lower surface of the main body, and such that the movable part of the one operation switch is engaged between the pair of protruding portions.

10\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the main body has an operable and closable opening and closing part, and
wherein opening and closing directions of the opening and closing part are different from inserting and removing directions of the connection unit.

11\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, further comprising a presentation part configured to present at least one of the biological information and operation information regarding the operation input.

12\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein an exterior of the main body comprises a crystalline material.

13\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, further comprising a fixing member configured to fix the conversion adapter.
14\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, further comprising an information processing unit configured to convert the biological information to a digital value that corresponds to an analog amount of the biological information received by the communication unit and further configured to provide the digital value of the biological information to the converter.

15\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 14, wherein the information processing unit is configured to convert the biological information based on one of a transformation or a reference table.

16\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 14, wherein the converter is configured to convert the digital value of the biological information to a resistance value that corresponds to a resistance value of the analog amount received by the communication unit.

17\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 16, wherein the converter comprises a plurality of resistors connected in series and switching elements that are respectively connected in parallel to the plurality of resistors and that respectively turn on and off the plurality of resistors.

18\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 17, wherein the converter is configured to obtain the resistance value to match a combined series resistance value by turning on and off of the switching elements to achieve an obtained combination of the plurality of resistors.

19\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the main body includes an upper case, a lower case, and an operable and closable back lid, with the operation input provided on the upper surface of the main body.

20\. The conversion adapter according to Claim 4, wherein the connection unit comprises a hinge on a proximal end of the end portion of the main body, such that the connection unit is rotatable.

OFFICE ACTION:
DETAILED ACTION
This communication is in response to the claims filed on 10/20/2022.
Application No: 17/970,034.
The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
EXAMINER’S AMENDMENT
An examiner’s amendment to the record appears below. Should the changes and/OR additions be unacceptable to applicant, an amendment may be filed as provided by 37 CFR 1.312. To ensure consideration of such an amendment, it MUST be submitted no later than the payment of the issue fee.
Authorization for this examiner’s amendment was given in an interview with
Paul C. Maier on January 30, 2025.
The claims have been amended as follows:
The following listing of claims replaces all prior listings of claims in this application.
LISTING OF CLAIMS:
1.	(Currently Amended) A conversion adapter comprising:
a communication unit configured to receive biological information transmitted from an external apparatus by wireless communication;
a converter configured to convert the biological information received by the communication unit to biological information processible by an external biological-information processing apparatus;
a connection unit configured to be connected to the external biological-information processing apparatus and configured to output the biological information converted by the converter to the biological-information processing apparatus;
a power supply unit configured to supply power to the communication unit and the converter;
an operation input configured to receive an operation from a user; and
a main body provided with the connection unit and the operation input,
wherein the communication unit is disposed inside the main body on a different end portion side than the connection unit.
2.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the communication unit is configured to wirelessly receive the biological information transmitted from an external biological sensor by using radio communication and further configured to transmit information to at least one of the biological sensor and an external medical apparatus by using radio communication.
3.	(Currently Amended) The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the connection unit is provided on [[an]] end portion side of the main body that opposes the end portion side on which the communication unit is disposed.
4.	(Canceled)
5.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the operation input includes a plurality of operation switches that are each different in at least one of an operation method, a size, and a shape.
6.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 5, wherein at least part of an outer surface of the main body comprises a concave shape
7.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 6, wherein the operation input is disposed on the concave shape of the outer surface.
8.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 5, further comprising:
a circuit board disposed inside the main body and having a through-hole that extends in a thickness direction of the circuit board; and
a switch cover that includes a pair of protruding portions parallel to each other and that is attached to a top surface of the main body to slide freely.
9.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 8,
wherein one operation switch of the plurality of operation switches is mounted on the circuit board such that a slidable movable part protrudes parallel to a main surface of the circuit board, and
wherein the switch cover is attached such that the pair of protruding portions extend in a direction perpendicular to the main surface of the circuit board and protrude through the through-hole in the circuit board, such that tip ends of the pair of protruding portions abut on an inner side of a lower surface of the main body, and such that the movable part of the one operation switch is engaged between the pair of protruding portions.
10.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 1,
wherein the main body has an operable and closable opening and closing part, and
wherein opening and closing directions of the opening and closing part are different from inserting and removing directions of the connection unit.
11.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, further comprising a presentation part configured to present at least one of the biological information and operation information regarding the operation input.
12.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein an exterior of the main body comprises a crystalline material.
13.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, further comprising a fixing member configured to fix the conversion adapter.
14. (Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, further comprising an information processing unit configured to convert the biological information to a digital value that corresponds to an analog amount of the biological information received by the communication unit and further configured to provide the digital value of the biological information to the converter.
15. (Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 14, wherein the information processing unit is configured to convert the biological information based on one of a transformation or a reference table.
16. (Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 14, wherein the converter is configured to convert the digital value of the biological information to a resistance value that corresponds to a resistance value of the analog amount received by the communication unit.
17. (Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 16, wherein the converter comprises a plurality of resistors connected in series and switching elements that are respectively connected in parallel to the plurality of resistors and that respectively turn on and off the plurality of resistors.
18. (Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 17, wherein the converter is configured to obtain the resistance value to match a combined series resistance value by turning on and off of the switching elements to achieve an obtained combination of the plurality of resistors.
19.	(Original) The conversion adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the main body includes an upper case, a lower case, and an operable and closable back lid, with the operation input provided on the upper surface of the main body.
20.	(Currently Amended) The conversion adapter according to Claim 4, wherein the connection unit comprises a hinge on a proximal end of the end portion side of the main body, such that the connection unit is rotatable.
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Reasons for allowance
Claims 1-3 and 5-20 are allowed.
The following is an examiner’s statement of reasons for allowance:
The reason for allowance is that the prior arts of record fail to teach the limitations along with preamble as a whole claim. The limitations recited in the independent claims comprise a particular combination of elements, functions and preamble, which are neither taught nor-suggested by the prior arts as a whole claim.
The representative claim 1 distinguish features are underlined and summarized below:
A conversion adapter comprising:
a communication unit configured to receive biological information transmitted from an external apparatus by wireless communication;
a converter configured to convert the biological information received by the communication unit to biological information processible by an external biological-information processing apparatus;
a connection unit configured to be connected to the external biological-information processing apparatus and configured to output the biological information converted by the converter to the biological-information processing apparatus;
a power supply unit configured to supply power to the communication unit and the converter;
an operation input configured to receive an operation from a user; and
a main body provided with the connection unit and the operation input,
wherein the communication unit is disposed inside the main body on a different end portion side than the connection unit.
Applicant's independent claim 1 comprises a particular combination of underlined features in combination with other recited limitations, which are neither taught nor-suggested by the prior arts as a whole claim.
Dependent claims are deemed allowable for the same reasons as corresponding independent claims.
Prior Art References
The closest combined references of Al_Ali_Ammar, BEDINGHAM and OGAWA teaches following:
Al_Ali_Ammar (US 20140125495 A1) discloses an apparatus including a sensor interface configured to receive a sensor signal. A transmitter generates a transmit signal. A receiver receives the signal corresponding to the transmit signal. Further, a monitor interface is configured to communicate a waveform to the monitor so that measurements derived by the monitor from the waveform are generally equivalent to measurements derivable from the sensor signal.
BEDINGHAM (US 20190282095 A1) discloses systems and methods for monitoring a physiological condition with a plurality of sensors. The system includes a wireless adaptor device and a wireless sensor device. The wireless adaptor device is configured to transmit wireless identification of the wireless adaptor device to the wireless sensor device via a NFC communication. The wireless sensor device is configured establish a wireless communication with the wireless adaptor device using the wireless identification of the wireless adaptor device. The wireless sensor device is further configured to transmit sensor signals to the wireless adaptor device via the established wireless communication.
OGAWA (WO 2015098272 A1) discloses an analyte information detection device comprises: an analyte information detection unit which is provided with a sensor attaching part which has an opening in a location that abuts an analyte, has a cavity therein that communicates with the opening, and forms a space structure in which the cavity is closed when mounted on the analyte, and a first sensor which detects a pulsatile signal based on pulse wave information of a blood vessel in the analyte as pressure information that originates from the pulsatile signal, is input through the opening, and is transmitted through the cavity; and a first frequency compensation process part which performs a frequency compensation process, in which gain in the low frequency band is amplified, on a detection signal detected by the first sensor. The first sensor is a microphone which inputs sound signals from outside. The analyte information detection device outputs signals processed with the first frequency compensation process part.
However cited references, alone or in any combination, neither discloses nor fairly suggests combination of features specifically listed above and/or underlined. In particular,
a communication unit configured to receive biological information transmitted from an external apparatus by wireless communication;
a converter configured to convert the biological information received by the communication unit to biological information processible by an external biological-information processing apparatus;
a connection unit configured to be connected to the external biological-information processing apparatus and configured to output the biological information converted by the converter to the biological-information processing apparatus;
a power supply unit configured to supply power to the communication unit and the converter;
an operation input configured to receive an operation from a user; and
a main body provided with the connection unit and the operation input,
wherein the communication unit is disposed inside the main body on a different end portion side than the connection unit.
Al_Ali_Ammar discloses a sensor interface configured to receive a sensor signal. However, Al_Ali_Ammar failed to teach one or more limitations including,
a communication unit configured to receive biological information transmitted from an external apparatus by wireless communication;
a converter configured to convert the biological information received by the communication unit to biological information processible by an external biological-information processing apparatus;
a connection unit configured to be connected to the external biological-information processing apparatus and configured to output the biological information converted by the converter to the biological-information processing apparatus;
a power supply unit configured to supply power to the communication unit and the converter;
an operation input configured to receive an operation from a user; and
a main body provided with the connection unit and the operation input,
wherein the communication unit is disposed inside the main body on a different end portion side than the connection unit.
BEDINGHAM and OGAWA alone or in combination failed to cure the deficiency of Al_Ali_Ammar.
Thus, the cited references, alone or in combination, fail to disclose or suggest each of the elements recited by the independent claims.
The present invention provides an improved method for a conversion adapter that includes a radio communication unit that receives biological information based on digital data transmitted from an external biological sensor by radio communication; a converter that converts the biological information based on the digital data received by the radio communication unit to biological information based on analog data; a connection unit that is connectable through wire to an external biological information monitor and that outputs the biological information based on the analog data converted by the converter; a power supply unit that supplies power to the radio communication unit and the converter; an operation input that receives operation performed by a user; and a body part provided with the connection unit and the operation part.
Therefore, when taken as a whole application, and incorporating all the respective limitations, none of the prior art discloses the features as claimed.
Conclusion
Any comments considered necessary by applicant must be submitted no laterthan the payment of the issue fee and, to avoid processing delays, should preferablyaccompany the issue fee. Such submission should be clearly labeled Comments onStatement of Reasons for Allowance.



CITED REFERENCE SUMMARIES: Ref US20040249999A1: Claims:
A system for transferring data comprising: (a) an analyte test instrument which is adapted to store data; (b) an adaptor removably connected to said analyte test instrument, said adaptor being in data communication with said analyte test instrument through a first data communication channel, and (c) a data management device in data communication with said adaptor through a second data communication channel, said second communication channel being a wireless data communication channel.
(a) an analyte test instrument which is adapted to store data;
(b) an adaptor removably connected to said analyte test instrument, said adaptor being in data communication with said analyte test instrument through a first data communication channel, and
(c) a data management device in data communication with said adaptor through a second data communication channel, said second communication channel being a wireless data communication channel.
The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said adaptor comprises, (a) a data communication device in communication with said analyte test instrument via first data communication channel, (b) a microcontroller in electrical connection with said data communication device for said adaptor; (c) a wireless controller in electrical connection with said microcontroller; and (d) a wireless transceiver in electrical connection with said wireless controller, said wireless transceiver being in communication with said data management device via second data communication channel.
(a) a data communication device in communication with said analyte test instrument via first data communication channel,
(b) a microcontroller in electrical connection with said data communication device for said adaptor;
(c) a wireless controller in electrical connection with said microcontroller; and
(d) a wireless transceiver in electrical connection with said wireless controller, said wireless transceiver being in communication with said data management device via second data communication channel.
The system as claimed in claim 2 wherein said analyte test device comprises a data communication device.
The system as claimed in claim 3 wherein the data communication device for said adaptor is adapted to be removably connected to the data communication device for said analyte test device.
The system as claimed in claim 4 wherein the data communication device for said adaptor is adapted to be electrically and mechanically connected to the data communication device for said analyte test device.
The system as claimed in claim 5 wherein the data communication device for said adaptor includes a rectangular strip with one or more contact strips deposited thereon.
The system as claimed in claim 6 wherein the data communication device for said analyte test instrument is in the form of a multi-purpose test port which includes at least one contact strip, the multi-purpose test port being adapted to electrically and mechanically receive the data communication device for said adaptor.
The system as claimed in claim 5 wherein the data communication device for said adaptor is in the form of a conductive phone jack.
The system as claimed in claim 8 wherein the data communication device for said analyte test instrument is in the form of a conductive phone jack receptacle, said conductive phone jack receptacle being adapted to electrically and mechanically receive the conductive phone jack for said adaptor.
The system as claimed in claim 5 wherein said adaptor further comprises memory in electrical connection with said microcontroller.
The system as claimed in claim 10 wherein said adaptor further comprises a power source electrically connected to said memory, said microcontroller, said wireless controller, and said wireless transceiver.
The system as claimed in claim 10 wherein said adaptor further comprises, (a) a housing shaped to define an interior cavity, (b) a user input device disposed within the interior cavity of said housing and in electrical connection with said microcontroller, said user input device at least partially projecting out through said housing, and (c) an indicator disposed within the interior cavity of said housing and in electrical connection with said microcontroller, said indicator at least partially projecting out through said housing.
(a) a housing shaped to define an interior cavity,
(b) a user input device disposed within the interior cavity of said housing and in electrical connection with said microcontroller, said user input device at least partially projecting out through said housing, and
(c) an indicator disposed within the interior cavity of said housing and in electrical connection with said microcontroller, said indicator at least partially projecting out through said housing.
The system as claimed in claim 2 wherein said data management device is wirelessly enabled so as to wirelessly communicate with the wireless transceiver for said adaptor via second data communication channel.
An adaptor for transferring data stored on an analyte test instrument to a wirelessly enabled data management device, said analyte test instrument comprising a data communication device, said adaptor comprising: (a) a data communication device, said data communication device for said adaptor being adapted to removably connect with the data communication device of said analyte test instrument so as to establish a first data communication channel between said adaptor and said analyte test instrument; (b) a microcontroller in electrical connection with said data communication device for said adaptor; (c) a wireless controller in electrical connection with said microcontroller; and (d) a wireless transceiver in electrical connection with said wireless controller, said wireless transceiver being adapted to wirelessly communicate with said data management device through a second data communication channel.
(a) a data communication device, said data communication device for said adaptor being adapted to removably connect with the data communication device of said analyte test instrument so as to establish a first data communication channel between said adaptor and said analyte test instrument;
(d) a wireless transceiver in electrical connection with said wireless controller, said wireless transceiver being adapted to wirelessly communicate with said data management device through a second data communication channel.
The adaptor as claimed in claim 14 further comprising memory in electrical connection with said microcontroller.
The system as claimed in claim 15 wherein said adaptor further comprises a power source electrically connected to said memory, said microcontroller, said wireless controller, and said wireless transceiver.
The system as claimed in claim 15 wherein said adaptor further comprises, (a) a housing shaped to define an interior cavity, (b) a user input device disposed within the interior cavity of said housing and in electrical connection with said microcontroller, said user input device at least partially projecting out through said housing, and (c) an indicator disposed within the interior cavity of said housing and in electrical connection with said microcontroller, said indicator at least partially projecting out through said housing.
A method for transferring data stored on an analyte test instrument to a data management device via an adaptor, said adaptor being independent from said analyte test instrument, said method comprising the steps of: (a) removably connecting said adaptor to said analyte test instrument so as to establish a first data communication channel between said adaptor and said analyte test instrument; (b) transferring data stored on said analyte test instrument to said adaptor through the first data communication channel; and (c) transmitting the transferred data from said adaptor to said data management device through a second data communication channel, the second data communication channel being a wireless data communication channel.
(a) removably connecting said adaptor to said analyte test instrument so as to establish a first data communication channel between said adaptor and said analyte test instrument;
(b) transferring data stored on said analyte test instrument to said adaptor through the first data communication channel; and
(c) transmitting the transferred data from said adaptor to said data management device through a second data communication channel, the second data communication channel being a wireless data communication channel.
Ref US20060122542A1: Claims:
A wireless physical testing system for testing physical abilities of a patient comprising: a plurality of electronic testing devices; and a data recording device configured for wireless communication with the plurality of testing devices; and wherein the wireless physical testing system simultaneously measures at least two of the group consisting of range of motion, flexibility, movement speed, strength, pain sensitivity, heart rate, and body temperature.
a plurality of electronic testing devices; and
a data recording device configured for wireless communication with the plurality of testing devices;
and wherein the wireless physical testing system simultaneously measures at least two of the group consisting of range of motion, flexibility, movement speed, strength, pain sensitivity, heart rate, and body temperature.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 1 wherein the data recording device further comprises a handheld organizer.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 1 wherein the data recording device further comprises a laptop computer.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 1 wherein the data recording device communicates to at least two testing devices simultaneously.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 4 wherein simultaneous communication is achieved by rapid sequential communication with the testing devices.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 1 wherein the data recording device displays the data from the testing devices in a real time display.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 1 wherein the data recording device communicates to multiple testing devices sequentially.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 1 , wherein the testing devices comprise at least 2 of the group consisting of algometers, inclinometers, dual inclinometers, goniometers, strength testing instruments, foot switches, and hand switches.
A wireless physical testing system comprising: a plurality of physical testing devices configured for testing range of motion, strength, speed, flexibility, or pain tolerance; a data recording device capable of transmitting and receiving data from the plurality testing devices; and wireless communication between the testing devices and the recording device.
a plurality of physical testing devices configured for testing range of motion, strength, speed, flexibility, or pain tolerance;
a data recording device capable of transmitting and receiving data from the plurality testing devices; and
wireless communication between the testing devices and the recording device.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 9 , wherein multiple testing devices are used simultaneously for a single test.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 9 , wherein the recording device communicates to multiple testing devices sequentially.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 9 , wherein the recording device identifies the signals from the testing devices used in the physical test performed and rejects signals from other testing instruments.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 9 , wherein the testing devices turn on automatically when moved.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 9 , wherein the testing device turns on automatically when a signal is sent to the testing device from the recording device.
The wireless physical testing system according to claim 9 , further comprising a real time display of the measurements obtained from the testing devices.
A physical testing instrument for dual inclinometry comprising two sensors for determining relative positions of body parts wherein the two sensors are not connected to another sensor or recording device by wires and wherein the sensors communicate with a recording device through wireless communication.
An adapter for adapting wired electronic physical testing devices to communicate with a data recording device through wireless communication comprising an interface for communicating with the testing device and a transmitter for conveying signals to a data recording device.
The adapter according to claim 17 , wherein the adapter is configured to work with multiple brands and models of physical testing devices.
The adapter according to claim 18 , further comprising a switch for selecting what model and brand of testing device is to be adapted to wireless use.
The adapter according to claim 17 , further comprising a power source for providing power to the physical testing device.
A physical testing system having the adapter according to claim 17 and a data recording device, wherein the data recording device communicates simultaneously with multiple adapters.
The system according to claim 21 , wherein the data recording device communicates sequentially with multiple adapters.
A method for physical testing which comprises: requiring a subject to perform occupational or life activities; and monitoring the subject with at least two wireless physical testing devices from the group consisting of inclinometers, dual inclinometers, algometers, goniometers, and strength testing devices.
requiring a subject to perform occupational or life activities; and
monitoring the subject with at least two wireless physical testing devices from the group consisting of inclinometers, dual inclinometers, algometers, goniometers, and strength testing devices.
The method according to claim 23 , wherein the physical testing devices are used simultaneously.
The method according to claim 23 , wherein the method further comprises recording the measurements from the multiple wireless physical testing devices with a single data recording device.
The method according to claim 23 , wherein the recording device communicates with the testing devices sequentially.
The method according to claim 23 , wherein the recording device communicates with the testing devices simultaneously.
The method according to claim 23 , wherein the recording device automatically recognizes and accepts the signals from the testing devices used in the physical test and rejects signals from other wireless testing devices.
A method for physical testing which comprises: selecting a wireless data recording device which communicates with a plurality of wireless testing devices; selecting at least two of the plurality wireless testing devices; having a patient perform an occupational or lifestyle activity which involves simultaneous use of the at least two wireless testing devices; measuring the patient's performance with the at least two wireless testing devices; and recording the measurements taken by the at least two wireless testing devices with the data recording device.
selecting a wireless data recording device which communicates with a plurality of wireless testing devices;
selecting at least two of the plurality wireless testing devices;
having a patient perform an occupational or lifestyle activity which involves simultaneous use of the at least two wireless testing devices;
measuring the patient's performance with the at least two wireless testing devices; and
recording the measurements taken by the at least two wireless testing devices with the data recording device.
The method according to claim 29 , wherein the wireless testing devices are selected from the group consisting of inclinometers, dual inclinometers, algometers, goniometers, strength testing devices, heart rate monitors, and body temperature monitors.
The method according to claim 29 , wherein the data recording device communicates with multiple testing devices through sequential communication.
The method according to claim 29 , wherein the method further comprises displaying the test measurements in a real time display.
The method according to claim 29 , wherein the method further comprises selecting a data recording device which automatically detects and accepts the signals from the testing devices used in the physical test and which does not accept signals from other wireless testing devices.
A method for adapting electronic physical testing devices for use with a wireless testing system which comprises: selecting an electronic testing device; fitting the device with an adapter capable of communication with the electronic testing device and capable of wireless communication with a wireless receiver; and selecting a wireless receiver.
selecting an electronic testing device;
fitting the device with an adapter capable of communication with the electronic testing device and capable of wireless communication with a wireless receiver; and
selecting a wireless receiver.
The method according to claim 34 , wherein the method further comprises selecting a wireless receiver that is capable of communication with multiple testing devices at the same time.
The method according to claim 34 , wherein the method further comprises selecting an adapter that is capable of communication with multiple brands and models of electronic physical testing devices.
The method according to claim 36 , wherein the method further comprises selecting an adapter with a switch to select the model and brand of electronic testing device adapted to wireless use and positioning the switch to enable the adapter to communicate with the desired electronic physical testing device.
The method according to claim 34 , wherein the method further comprises selecting an adapter which supplies power to the electronic testing device adapted to wireless use.
A method for physical testing which comprises using multiple wireless testing devices to simultaneously measure at least two of the group consisting of strength, range of motion, pain sensitivity, and pressure sensitivity while the test subject performs an occupational, lifestyle, or diagnostic activity.
The method for physical testing according to claim 39 , wherein the method further comprises selecting multiple wireless testing devices which communicate with a single data recording device.
Ref US20100328870A1: Claims:
An information processing apparatus comprising: a wireless communication module configured to wirelessly communicate with counterpart devices; a housing configured to contain the wireless communication module, the housing comprising an opening for exposing the wireless communication module; a lid configured to move between an open position where the opening is open and a closed position where the opening is closed; and an input device on the housing, configured to receive an input and to generate an operation signal in accordance with the input, wherein the input device comprises the lid.
a wireless communication module configured to wirelessly communicate with counterpart devices;
a housing configured to contain the wireless communication module, the housing comprising an opening for exposing the wireless communication module;
a lid configured to move between an open position where the opening is open and a closed position where the opening is closed; and
an input device on the housing, configured to receive an input and to generate an operation signal in accordance with the input,
wherein the input device comprises the lid.
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the input device is electrically connected to components in a main body of the apparatus in order to output the operation signal to the components when the lid is either in the o
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