Training and safety device, system and method to aid in proper movement during physical activity
DC CAFCFirst Claim
1. A portable, self-contained device for monitoring movement of body parts during physical activity, said device comprising:
- a movement sensor capable of measuring data associated with unrestrained movement in any direction and generating signals indicative of said movement;
a power source;
a microprocessor connected to said movement sensor and to said power source, said microprocessor capable of receiving, interpreting, storing and responding to said movement data based on user-defined operational parameters;
at least one user input connected to said microprocessor for controlling the operation of said device;
a real-time clock connected to said microprocessor;
memory for storing said movement data; and
an output indicator connected to said microprocessor for signaling the occurrence of user-defined events;
wherein said movement sensor measures the angle and velocity of said movement.
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Abstract
An electronic device, system and method to monitor and train an individual on proper motion during physical movement. The system employs an electronic device which tracks and monitors an individual'"'"'s motion through the use of an accelerometer capable of measuring parameters associated with the individual'"'"'s movement. The device also employs a user-programmable microprocessor which receives, interprets, stores and responds to data relating to the movement parameters based on customizable operation parameters, a real-time clock connected to the microprocessor, memory for storing the movement data, a power source, a port for downloading the data from the device to other computation or storage devices contained within the system, and various input and output components. The downloadable, self-contained device can be worn at various positions along the torso or appendages being monitored depending on the specific physical task being performed. The device also detects the speed of movements made while the device is being worn. When a pre-programmed recordable event is recognized, the device records the time and date of the occurrence while providing feedback to the wearer via visual, audible and/or tactile warnings.
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1. A portable, self-contained device for monitoring movement of body parts during physical activity, said device comprising:
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a movement sensor capable of measuring data associated with unrestrained movement in any direction and generating signals indicative of said movement; a power source; a microprocessor connected to said movement sensor and to said power source, said microprocessor capable of receiving, interpreting, storing and responding to said movement data based on user-defined operational parameters; at least one user input connected to said microprocessor for controlling the operation of said device; a real-time clock connected to said microprocessor; memory for storing said movement data; and an output indicator connected to said microprocessor for signaling the occurrence of user-defined events; wherein said movement sensor measures the angle and velocity of said movement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system to aid in training and safety during physical activity, said system comprising
a portable, self-contained movement measuring device, said movement measuring device further comprising a movement sensor capable of measuring data associated with unrestrained movement in any direction and generating signals indicative of said movement; -
a power source; a microprocessor connected to said power source, said microprocessor capable of receiving, interpreting, storing and responding to said movement data based on user-defined operational parameters; at least one user input connected to said microprocessor for controlling the operation of said device; a real-time clock connected to said microprocessor; memory for storing said movement data; at least one input/output port connected to said microprocessor for downloading said data and uploading said operational parameters; and an output indicator connected to said microprocessor; a computer running a program capable of interpreting and reporting said movement data based on said operational parameters; and a download device electronically connected to said movement measuring device and said computer for transmitting said movement data and operational parameters between said movement measuring device and said computer for analysis, reporting and operation purposes; wherein said movement sensor measures the angle and velocity of said movement. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method to monitor physical movement of a body part comprising the steps of:
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attaching a portable, self-contained movement measuring device to said body part for measuring unrestrained movement in any direction; measuring data associated with said physical movement; interpreting said physical movement data based on user-defined operational parameters and a real-time clock; and storing said data in memory. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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