novel software is divided into two types: data collection software to run the novel hardware and analysis software to scientifically analyze the measured data. All novel systems, as well as the scientific analysis software, can be accessed from the novel database pro and database light packages. By running the data collection software through the database all data is returned to the database for easy organization, analysis, and reporting.
The emed®, pedar® and pliance® data collection occurs via Windows-based software designed to quickly and easily perform functions for accurate pressure data collection and presentation. Flexibility in the display of the real-time pressure pictures and graphs makes the software an ideal tool in a variety of clinical, research, engineering or education applications. Automatic storage of the data gives the user the ability to review previous data collections quickly and easily.
In general, three versions of software are offered for each system. Other specialized versions may be available upon request. The features can be described using the charts below:
pedar® and pliance® software version features
| Feature | /Standard | /Expert | /Recorder | |||
| acquisition and storage of dynamic pressure distribution data | ||||||
| data storage on SD card | ||||||
| view of absolute pressure values in each sensor and center of pressure (COP) | ||||||
| presentation and playback of dynamic measurement | ||||||
| view maximum pressure, force and contact area | ||||||
| maximum pressure picture (MPP), mean value picture (MVP) | ||||||
| screen hardcopy and printout in original size | ||||||
| storage of collected data with comments | ||||||
| color 2d, 3d and isobar display of the pressure data | ||||||
| output synchronization pulse at the beginning of the measurement (optional synchronization connector required) | ||||||
| time dependent force and pressure data of measured steps (pedar) | ||||||
| display of each step includes contact time (pedar) | ||||||
| filter function – edit collected sensor element data (pedar) | ||||||
| automatic division of the gait sequence into steps (pedar) | ||||||
| selective display and removal of single steps (pedar) | ||||||
| calibration modes – calibration of the sensors/insoles (trublu calibration device required for this option) – combination of insoles of different sizes for data collection (pedar) | ||||||
| novel database light – initializes pedar® and pliance® systems – organizes patient data – allows access to novel scientific analysis software – allows queries – calculates and analyses standard foot parameters – imports/exports ASCII files with other databases | ||||||
| input synchronization pulse (optional synchronization connector required) | ||||||
| difference display in step analysis to compare two pressure pictures (pedar) | ||||||
| ASCII output of pressure data, ASCII converter of total force and coordinates of the COP (separate for left and right insole for pedar) | ||||||
| 8 (pedar) / 16 (pliance) freely definable sensor masks with calculated maximum pressure, mean pressure, and total force in each mask | ||||||
| audio feedback for insole loading, tone pitch depending from actual force, pressure or loaded area, separate channels for left/right insole (pedar) or 2 user defined regions (pedar/pliance) | ||||||
| captures up to 2 video cameras synchronously | ||||||
| displays and stores pressure and video synchronously as one combined file |
emed® software version features
| Feature | /CL | /Expert | /Recorder | |||
| dynamic and static pressure distribution measuring bi-directional | ||||||
| audio signal for measurement stand-by | ||||||
| automatic storage of measurement data | ||||||
| presentation and playback of dynamic measurement | ||||||
| storage of collected data with comments | ||||||
| integrated overview display for up to 10 measurements with automatic recognition of left and right footstep | ||||||
| display of each frame in the stance phase rollover process (ROP) | ||||||
| maximum pressure picture (MPP) | ||||||
| display of sensor value for each sensor | ||||||
| vertical force, maximum pressure, and contact area time curves | ||||||
| screen copy | ||||||
| displays gaitline (center of pressure) | ||||||
| 1 : 1 printout of the pressure picture – with pressure value for each sensor – large footprints may be printed on LS printer | ||||||
| dynamic, color 2D, 3D and isobar display of the pressure data | ||||||
| single picture static measurement | ||||||
| calculates the averaged rollover process from single measurements with automatic storage to the database | ||||||
| allows direct access to clinical foot reporting system (if installed) | ||||||
| extract of a selected areas within one pressure picture (e.g. double contact) as one step or as different steps | ||||||
| novel database emed light – initializes emed® systems – organizes basic patient data - creation of multiple databases possible – allows access to novel scientific analysis software – allows queries – calculates and analyses standard foot parameters – imports/exports ASCII files with other databases | ||||||
| many frames static measurement | ||||||
| measures foot length and width | ||||||
| shows force-time integrals | ||||||
| provides toolbar for graphical editing | ||||||
| highspeed (400 Hz), highscan (customizable sensor area) options available (available for emed-x platform) | ||||||
| captures up to 2 video cameras synchronously | ||||||
| displays and stores pressure and video synchronously as one combined file |
The emed®, pedar®, and pliance® Recorder software allows synchronous video recording capabilities on the same computer and within the software window. This provides easy and immediate synchronized playback of the pressure and video data. This is very useful in providing immediate feedback to the subject/patient or in providing a reference to the activity being collected.
The emed®, pedar® and pliance® can work seamlessly with the extensive suite of scientific analysis software novel offers. Software includes databases, reporting, parameter and mask (area of interest) definition and much more. The following chart describes some of the most common software packages and the main features and functions. Additional features/functions may be available. Full descriptions of the software capabilities can be found within the software manuals.
scientific software package features
| Feature | novel tools | multimask | multiprojects | medical professional | ||||
| export of ASCII data (required for ascii export of emed data) | ||||||||
| import of data from non-novel pressure measurement systems | ||||||||
| automatic creation of cycles based on custom defined periods (pliance) | ||||||||
| creation of masks | ||||||||
| display of masked data for individual files | ||||||||
| creation of groups of files | ||||||||
| display of masked data for group files | ||||||||
| automatically applied masks for individual/group files | ||||||||
| return parameters to database | ||||||||
| creation of automatic set of parameters and masks to perform analysis (a project) | ||||||||
| fully customizable reports in MHT, PDF and RTF format | novel database pro m – initializes emed®, pedar® and pliance® systems – organizes detailed patient data - creation of multiple databases possible - completely customizable to meet customer's clinical or research needs - existing medical fields to assist with collection of demographic data – allows access to novel scientific analysis software – allows queries - creation of expert rules based on demographic and/or patient data – calculates and analyses standard foot parameters – imports/exports ASCII files with other databases | |||||||
| expert rules to create automatic conclusions based on demographic data and/or analyzed parameters | ||||||||
| customized queries with creation of charts based on demographic data and analyzed parameters | ||||||||
| export of demographic data linked with analyzed parameters directly to Excel | ||||||||
| markers with masks - import of C3D file for automatic masking (emed) | ||||||||
| novel player - import of pressure data and data from other sources along with digital video. export to video file. |
Additional software packages and features are available. Not all features of each package are listed. The information is subject to change as the software is developed/updated.
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