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Footwear Having Sensor System

  • US 20130213146A1
  • Filed: 02/22/2012
  • Published: 08/22/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2012
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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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, a second layer, and a spacer layer located between the first and second layers;

    a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module;

    a first sensor formed on the insert member, the first sensor comprising a first contact located on the first layer and a second contact located on the second layer, wherein the first sensor is configured such that pressure on the insert member causes increased engagement between the first and second contacts to change a resistance of the first sensor; and

    one or more leads located on the first layer and the second layer, the leads connecting the first and second contacts to the port,wherein the spacer layer includes a first hole aligned with the first sensor to permit at least partial engagement between the first and second contacts of the first sensor through the spacer layer, and further includes a first channel extending from the first hole to a first vent in the insert member, 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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