Intelligent electronic footwear and control logic for automated infrastructure-based pedestrian tracking
First Claim
1. A method for automating a collaborative operation between an intelligent electronic shoe (IES) and an intelligent transportation management (ITM) system, the IES including an upper for attaching to a foot of a user and a sole structure attached to the upper for supporting thereon the foot of the user, the method comprising:
- transmitting, via a transmitter-detector module communicatively connected to a traffic system controller of the ITM system, a prompt signal to a detection tag attached to the sole structure and/or upper of the IES;
receiving, via the transmitter-detector module, a response signal emitted by the detection tag responsive to receiving the prompt signal;
determining, via the traffic system controller based on the response signal, a user location of the user;
receiving, via the traffic system controller from a footwear controller attached to the sole structure and/or upper, sensor data indicative of a speed and a heading of the IES;
determining, via the traffic system controller, a first operating state of a traffic signal proximate the user location and communicatively connected to the traffic system controller;
determining, via the traffic system controller based on the received sensor data, an expected incursion time that the IES will breach a traffic lane regulated by the traffic signal;
determining, via the traffic system controller, an estimated phase change time between a current time and a preprogrammed phase change time at which the traffic signal is scheduled to switch from the first operating state to the second operating state;
determining, via the traffic system controller, if the expected incursion time is less than the estimated phase change time; and
transmitting, via the traffic system controller to the traffic signal responsive to a determination that the expected incursion time is less than the estimated phase change time, a command signal to switch from the first operating state to a second operating state.
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Abstract
Presented are intelligent electronic footwear and apparel with controller-automated features, methods for making/operating such footwear and apparel, and control systems for executing automated features of such footwear and apparel. A method for automating a collaborative operation between an intelligent electronic shoe (IES) and an intelligent transportation management (ITM) system includes receiving, via a detection tag attached to the IES shoe structure, a prompt signal from a transmitter-detector module communicatively connected to a traffic system controller of the ITM system. In reaction to the received prompt signal, the detection tag transmits a response signal to the transmitter-detector module. The traffic system controller uses the response signal to determine a location of the IES'"'"'s user, and the current operating state of a traffic signal proximate the user'"'"'s location. The traffic system controller transmits a command signal to the traffic signal to switch from the current operating state to a new operating state.
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25 Claims
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1. A method for automating a collaborative operation between an intelligent electronic shoe (IES) and an intelligent transportation management (ITM) system, the IES including an upper for attaching to a foot of a user and a sole structure attached to the upper for supporting thereon the foot of the user, the method comprising:
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transmitting, via a transmitter-detector module communicatively connected to a traffic system controller of the ITM system, a prompt signal to a detection tag attached to the sole structure and/or upper of the IES; receiving, via the transmitter-detector module, a response signal emitted by the detection tag responsive to receiving the prompt signal; determining, via the traffic system controller based on the response signal, a user location of the user; receiving, via the traffic system controller from a footwear controller attached to the sole structure and/or upper, sensor data indicative of a speed and a heading of the IES; determining, via the traffic system controller, a first operating state of a traffic signal proximate the user location and communicatively connected to the traffic system controller; determining, via the traffic system controller based on the received sensor data, an expected incursion time that the IES will breach a traffic lane regulated by the traffic signal; determining, via the traffic system controller, an estimated phase change time between a current time and a preprogrammed phase change time at which the traffic signal is scheduled to switch from the first operating state to the second operating state; determining, via the traffic system controller, if the expected incursion time is less than the estimated phase change time; and transmitting, via the traffic system controller to the traffic signal responsive to a determination that the expected incursion time is less than the estimated phase change time, a command signal to switch from the first operating state to a second operating state. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
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2. A method for automating a collaborative operation between an intelligent electronic shoe (IES) and an intelligent transportation management (ITM) system, the IES including an upper for attaching to a foot of a user and a sole structure attached to the upper for supporting thereon the foot of the user, the method comprising:
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transmitting, via a transmitter-detector module communicatively connected to a traffic system controller of the ITM system, a prompt signal to a detection tag attached to the sole structure and/or upper of the IES; receiving, via the transmitter-detector module, a response signal emitted by the detection tag responsive to receiving the prompt signal; determining, via the traffic system controller based on the response signal, a user location of the user; receiving, via the traffic system controller from a footwear controller attached to the sole structure and/or upper, sensor data indicative of a speed and a heading of the IES; determining, via the traffic system controller, a first operating state of a traffic signal proximate the user location and communicatively connected to the traffic system controller; transmitting, via the traffic system controller to the traffic signal based, at least in part, on the speed and heading of the IES, a command signal to switch from the first operating state to a second operating state; determining, via the traffic system controller, if the speed of the IES is substantially equal to zero and if the heading of the IES is away from a traffic lane regulated by the traffic signal; and not transmitting the command signal to the traffic signal in response to a determination that the speed of the IES is substantially equal to zero and/or the heading of the IES is away from a traffic lane regulated by the traffic signal. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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3. A method for automating a collaborative operation between an intelligent electronic shoe (IES) and an intelligent transportation management (ITM) system, the IES including an upper for attaching to a foot of a user and a sole structure attached to the upper for supporting thereon the foot of the user, the method comprising:
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transmitting, via a transmitter-detector module communicatively connected to a traffic system controller of the ITM system, a prompt signal to a detection tag attached to the sole structure and/or upper of the IES; receiving, via the transmitter-detector module, a response signal emitted by the detection tag responsive to receiving the prompt signal; determining, via the traffic system controller based on the response signal, a user location of the user; determining, via the traffic system controller, a first operating state of a traffic signal proximate the user location and communicatively connected to the traffic system controller; determining, via the traffic system controller, a vehicle location of a motor vehicle in a traffic lane regulated by the traffic signal; determining whether the user location is within a predetermined proximity to the vehicle location; and transmitting, via the traffic system controller, a command signal to the traffic signal to switch from the first operating state to a second operating state responsive to a determination that the user location is within the predetermined proximity to the vehicle location. - View Dependent Claims (4, 18, 19, 20)
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8. A method for automating a collaborative operation between an intelligent electronic shoe (IES) and an intelligent transportation management (ITM) system, the IES including an upper for attaching to a foot of a user and a sole structure attached to the upper for supporting thereon the foot of the user, the method comprising:
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transmitting, via a transmitter-detector module communicatively connected to a traffic system controller of the ITM system, a prompt signal to a detection tag attached to the sole structure and/or upper of the IES; receiving, via the transmitter-detector module, a response signal emitted by the detection tag responsive to receiving the prompt signal; determining, via the traffic system controller based on the response signal, a user location of the user; determining, via the traffic system controller, a first operating state of a traffic signal proximate the user location and communicatively connected to the traffic system controller; receiving, via the traffic system controller from a footwear controller attached to the sole structure and/or upper, real-time user position data and user dynamics data; determining, via the traffic system controller, a pedestrian collision threat value based on fusion of the real-time user position data and user dynamics data and predictive of intrusion of the user with respect to a vehicle location and predicted route of a motor vehicle in a traffic lane regulated by the traffic signal; and transmitting, via the traffic system controller to the traffic signal based, at least in part, on the pedestrian collision threat value, a command signal to switch from the first operating state to a second operating state. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 21, 22, 23)
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12. A method for automating a collaborative operation between an intelligent electronic shoe (IES) and an intelligent transportation management (ITM) system, the IES including an upper for attaching to a foot of a user and a sole structure attached to the upper for supporting thereon the foot of the user, the method comprising:
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transmitting, via a transmitter-detector module communicatively connected to a traffic system controller of the ITM system, a prompt signal to a detection tag attached to the sole structure and/or upper of the IES; receiving, via the transmitter-detector module, a response signal emitted by the detection tag responsive to receiving the prompt signal; determining, via the traffic system controller based on the response signal, a user location of the user; determining, via the traffic system controller, a first operating state of a traffic signal proximate the user location and communicatively connected to the traffic system controller; transmitting, via the traffic system controller to the traffic signal, a command signal to switch from the first operating state to a second operating state; transmitting, via the traffic system controller to a footwear controller attached to the sole structure and/or upper, a pedestrian collision warning signal; and transmitting, via the footwear controller to a haptic transducer, an audio component, and/or a lighting element attached to the sole structure and/or upper responsive to receiving the pedestrian collision warning signal, a second command signal causing the haptic transducer, audio component, and/or lighting element to generate a predetermined tactile, audible, and/or visible alert configured to warn the user of an impending collision with a motor vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 24, 25)
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