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WO2017137852A3
WO2017137852A3 PCT/IB2017/000246 IB2017000246W WO2017137852A3 WO 2017137852 A3 WO2017137852 A3 WO 2017137852A3 IB 2017000246 W IB2017000246 W IB 2017000246W WO 2017137852 A3 WO2017137852 A3 WO 2017137852A3
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Abstract

A posture monitoring apparatus, comprising: at least one processor; and at least one sensor configured to sense position and posture of a wearer of the device; wherein the at least one processor receives and processes input from the at least one sensor, and where necessary, indicates the wearer's posture needs correction, and operates an alarm module to signal the wearer to correct the wearer's posture; wherein the apparatus is worn above the shoulders of the wearer.
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