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Programmable Cadence TimerElectronic metronome paces users through wide range of exercise routines. Conceptual programmable cadence timer provides rhythmic aural and visual cues. Timer automatically changes cadence according to program entered by the user. It also functions as clock, stopwatch, or alarm. Modular pacer operated as single unit or as two units. With audiovisual module moved away from base module, user concentrates on exercise cues without distraction from information appearing on the liquid-crystal display. Variety of uses in rehabilitative medicine, experimental medicine, sports, and gymnastics. Used in intermittent positive-pressure breathing treatment, in which patient must rhythmically inhale and retain medication delivered under positive pressure; and in incentive spirometer treatment, in which patient must inhale maximally at regular intervals.
Document ID
19900000328
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Hall, William A.
(Krug International)
Gilbert, John
(Krug International)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 14
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21551
Accession Number
90B10328
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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