METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING FORCE, ESPECIALLY FORCE IN LABOR AND DELIVERY

摘要

An apparatus (40) for monitoring a force applied to an object by a person includes a support (46') upon which the person stands, and one or more force sensors (60, 62, 64) for detecting the reaction force applied through the person to the support (46') resulting from the application of force to the object. A computing accessory (48) may be included for computing the magnitude of the force, and a display for the result or other output devices may also be provided. A method of monitoring force is also disclosed. The apparatus (40) and method may be used to determine the amount of force applied to an infant during delivery. The apparatus (40) and method may also be used for a broad range of applications requiring measurement of applied force.