Footwear having sensor system
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1. A sensor system comprising:
- an insert member configured to be inserted into a foot-receiving chamber of an article of footwear, the insert member comprising a first layer and a second layer positioned in a layered configuration; and
a first sensor connected to the insert member and positioned between the first and second layers, wherein the first sensor is configured to detect pressure on the insert member,wherein the insert member includes a first channel extending from the first sensor to a first vent in the insert member, and wherein the first channel permits air to flow between the first and second layers from the first sensor to an exterior of the insert member, through the first vent.
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Abstract
A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or compression sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.
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1. A sensor system comprising:
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an insert member configured to be inserted into a foot-receiving chamber of an article of footwear, the insert member comprising a first layer and a second layer positioned in a layered configuration; and a first sensor connected to the insert member and positioned between the first and second layers, wherein the first sensor is configured to detect pressure on the insert member, wherein the insert member includes a first channel extending from the first sensor to a first vent in the insert member, and wherein the first channel permits air to flow between the first and second layers from the first sensor to an exterior of the insert member, through the first vent. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An article of footwear comprising:
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a sole structure configured to support a foot of a user, the sole structure comprising a compressible sole member; an insert member comprising a first layer and a second layer positioned in a layered configuration, the insert member being supported by the sole structure with a bottom surface of the second layer in confronting relation to the sole member; a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member and positioned between the first and second layers, wherein the sensors are configured to detect pressure on the insert member; a vent in the insert member, and wherein the vent is configured to permit air to flow from between the first and second layers, through the vent, to an exterior of the insert member; and a cavity within the sole member positioned adjacent the vent and configured to permit the air exiting the vent to pass away from the insert member. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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