Footwear having sensor system
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1. An assembly comprising:
- an insert member formed at least partially of a flexible film material;
a sensor system connected to the insert member, wherein the sensor system comprises a plurality of sensors configured to sense pressure on the insert member; and
a sole member configured to be a portion of a sole structure for an article of footwear, wherein the sole member includes a recess having a same peripheral shape as the insert member, wherein the insert member is received within the recess and connected to the sole member.
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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 pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.
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20 Claims
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1. An assembly comprising:
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an insert member formed at least partially of a flexible film material; a sensor system connected to the insert member, wherein the sensor system comprises a plurality of sensors configured to sense pressure on the insert member; and a sole member configured to be a portion of a sole structure for an article of footwear, wherein the sole member includes a recess having a same peripheral shape as the insert member, wherein the insert member is received within the recess and connected to the sole member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An article of footwear comprising:
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a sole structure comprising a sole member having a recess in a top surface thereof; an upper member connected to the sole structure to define a foot-receiving cavity; an insert member formed at least partially of a flexible film material and connected to the top surface of the sole member such that the insert member is received in the recess, wherein the recess has a same peripheral shape as the insert member; and a sensor system connected to the insert member, wherein the sensor system comprises a plurality of sensors configured to sense pressure on the insert member. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An article of footwear comprising:
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a sole structure comprising a midsole and a foot contacting member positioned above the midsole; an upper member connected to the sole structure to define a foot-receiving cavity, such that the foot contacting member is exposed to the foot-receiving cavity; an insert member formed at least partially of a flexible film material and positioned between the midsole and the foot contacting member; and a sensor system connected to the insert member, wherein the sensor system comprises a port configured for connection to an electronic module, plurality of sensors configured to sense pressure on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port, wherein the foot contacting member further comprises a reclosable door positioned above the port and configured to provide access to the port through the foot contacting member. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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