METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZING RUNNING PERFORMANCE OF AN INDIVIDUAL
First Claim
1. A method for optimizing running performance for an individual, the method comprising:
- monitoring movements of a foot of the individual while running during a training pass, using one or more accelerometers,transmitting data obtained during the monitoring step from the one or more accelerometers to a portable electronic processing device worn by the individual,the portable electronic processing device deriving a three-dimensional movement pattern of the foot of the individual, based on the data obtained during the monitoring of the movements of the foot,the portable electronic processing device comparing the derived movement pattern of the foot of the individual to an optimal movement pattern, andthe portable electronic processing device providing real-time voice feedback repeatedly during said training pass to the individual, based on the comparing of the derived movement pattern of the foot of the individual to the optimal movement pattern, and in order to adjust the movement pattern of the foot of the individual, said real-time voice feedback being in the form of voice feedback instructing the individual to adjust the individual'"'"'s movement pattern, thereby improving the individual'"'"'s running performance.
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Abstract
A method and device for optimizing running performance for an individual. Movements of a foot are monitored using one or more accelerometers. The data is transmitted to a portable electronic processing device, e.g. in the form of a cellular phone, where the data is processed to derive a movement pattern of the foot. Based on a comparison of the derived movement pattern and an optimal movement pattern, the portable electronic processing device provides feedback to the individual in order to adjust the movement pattern of the foot of the individual, thereby improving a running performance. Thereby the risk of injuries and overload of muscles, joints and tendons can be reduced.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for optimizing running performance for an individual, the method comprising:
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monitoring movements of a foot of the individual while running during a training pass, using one or more accelerometers, transmitting data obtained during the monitoring step from the one or more accelerometers to a portable electronic processing device worn by the individual, the portable electronic processing device deriving a three-dimensional movement pattern of the foot of the individual, based on the data obtained during the monitoring of the movements of the foot, the portable electronic processing device comparing the derived movement pattern of the foot of the individual to an optimal movement pattern, and the portable electronic processing device providing real-time voice feedback repeatedly during said training pass to the individual, based on the comparing of the derived movement pattern of the foot of the individual to the optimal movement pattern, and in order to adjust the movement pattern of the foot of the individual, said real-time voice feedback being in the form of voice feedback instructing the individual to adjust the individual'"'"'s movement pattern, thereby improving the individual'"'"'s running performance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A portable electronic device for optimizing running performance for an individual, the portable electronic device comprising a processor and a user interface said processor being configured to:
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receive data obtained from the one or more accelerometers associated with a foot of the individual monitor movements of a foot of the individual while running during a training pass, from a signal from said one or more accelerometers, derive a three-dimensional movement pattern of the foot of the individual, based on the data obtained during monitoring, compare the derived movement pattern of the foot of the individual to an optimal movement pattern, and provide real-time voice feedback repeatedly during said training pass to the individual, based on the comparison, and in order to adjust the movement pattern of the foot of the individual, said real-time feedback being in the form of voice feedback instructing the individual to adjust the individual'"'"'s movement pattern.
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18. A method for optimizing running performance for an individual comprising:
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monitoring movements of the chest of the individual while running, using one or more accelerometers arranged at the chest of the individual, transmitting data obtained during the monitoring from the one or more accelerometers to a portable electronic processing device carried by the individual, transmitting data obtained during monitoring from the one or more accelerometers to the portable electronic processing device, and the portable electronic processing device calculating an instantaneous power spent to propel the individual'"'"'s body, based on the transmitted data, the portable electronic processing device providing real-time voice feedback repeatedly during a training pass to the individual, based on the calculated instantaneous power and in order to minimize the instantaneous power spent to propel the individual'"'"'s body. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. A portable electronic device for optimizing running performance for an individual during a training pass, the portable electronic device comprising a processor and a user interface said processor being configured to configured to:
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receive data obtained from one or more accelerometers arranged at the chest of the individual, monitor movements of the chest of the individual while running, using the data obtained from said one or more accelerometers, calculate an instantaneous power spent to propel the individual'"'"'s body, based on the received data, provide real-time voice feedback repeatedly during a training pass to the individual, based on the calculated instantaneous power and in order to minimize the instantaneous power spent to propel the individual'"'"'s body.
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