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Microprocessor-based image processing system for dynamic foot pressure studies

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A microprocessor-based system is described for data capture and analysis of dynamic foot pressure images. A run-length encoding video digitiser captures up to 32 frames at a rate of 25 per second and stores the data in memory. These data are displayed on a colour monitor and can be analysed to produce pressure against time curves or printed or plotted as isopressure contour plots.

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  1. Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield University and Health Authrity, Glossop Road, S10 2JF, Sheffield, England

    C. I. Franks & R. P. Betts

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, S102 JF, Sheffield, England

    T. Duckworth

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Franks, C.I., Betts, R.P. & Duckworth, T. Microprocessor-based image processing system for dynamic foot pressure studies. Med. Biol. Eng. Comput. 21, 566–572 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02442381

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