Walking Pattern Analysis using Large area pressure Image Sensor

Abstract

A novel walking pattern analysys system utilizeing large area pressure sensor array is described. Using this system, which is named "HOYOU KEI (Gait Analyzer)", fundamental waling pattern parameters are measured automatically, with pressure image analysis techniques. In extracting space-parameters, overlapped pressure image is proved to be useful. This is also used in extraction time-parameters, with spatio-temporal analysis. Charts, which describes Space- and Time-parameters are also proposed.