Weight-shift activity is measured by small, flat, low-cost pressure
sensors placed under the cushion in the seat of the wheelchair. A
wireless communications device such as a Blackberry.TM. page processes
data received from the pressure sensors and transfers the electronic
records to a central database periodically or in near real-time. The
information about activity and weight shift exercises is stored at the
central database where it may be accessed and viewed by Internet users.
Historical records of an individual's activity may be presented to the
individual and authorized caregivers through secure web pages. This
activity information will encourage the wheelchair user to perform
regular weight shift exercises and will allow caregivers to intervene
when high-risk periods of inactivity are detected.