Methods and systems for providing quantitative assessment and relaying of fighter performance

• US 7,128,692 B2
• Filed: 01/23/2003
• Issued: 10/31/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 01/23/2002
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: John W. Black
• Original Assignee: John W. Black
• Inventors: Black, John W.
• Primary Examiner(s): Richman, Glenn E.
• Application Number:
  US10/351,080
• Publication Number:
  US 20030181290A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,377 Days
• Field of Search: 482 1- 9, 463/31, 463/36, 702/41, 702/149, 733/790.4
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/22 Ergometry; Measuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow exercising apparatus A63B21/00 ; measuring of work or force in general G01L
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0012 Comparing movements or motion sequences with a registered reference
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0068 Comparison to target or threshold, previous performance or not real time comparison to other individuals
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0647 Visualisation of executed movements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/53 Force of an impact, e.g. blow or punch
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/806 Video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/807 Photo cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2244/102 Boxing
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0003 Analysing the course of a movement or motion sequences during an exercise or trainings sequence, e.g. swing for golf or tennis
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0062 Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/06 Indicating or scoring devices for games or players , or for other sports activities
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0616 Means for conducting or scheduling competition, league, tournaments or rankings

Abstract

The present invention features various systems and methods for assessing, measuring, quantifying, and/or relaying athlete performance information, and particularly performance information relating to fighters or boxers. More particularly, the present invention relates to utilizing such technology as modified ergometer based technology, optical sensor and motion analysis technology, accelerometers, and hydraulic meters for the measuring and/or improvement of the performance of fighters, for the facilitating of recruiting efforts, and/or for the enhancement of boxing matches.

Claims

1. A method of providing quantitative assessment and relaying of athlete performance, said method comprising the steps of:

assessing athlete performance characteristics using an ergometer-type athlete performance evaluation device to obtain athlete performance information, comprising;

measuring the acceleration of a punching motion;

measuring the maximum velocity of a punching motion; and

measuring the time it takes to reach the maximum velocity of a punching motion;

quantifying said athlete performance information; and

relaying said athlete performance information to an intended beneficiary using relaying technology.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information to a coach/trainer beneficiary.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information to a TV audience beneficiary.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information to an event audience beneficiary.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information across various computer networks, across various television networks, across various satellite networks, across a radio network, to a portable computer device, to a readout display on an evaluation device, and any other type capable of communicating said.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of assessing athlete performance characteristics uses an ergometer-type athlete performance evaluation device comprising:

an adjustable base support;

an upper assembly module associated with said adjustable base support, said upper assembly module comprising a resistance varying assembly, a control center, and relaying technology;

extension arms extending in opposing directions from said upper assembly module and outward toward a user, said extension arms moving in a resisted bi-directional manner to simulate straight-line punching of an athlete.

7. A method of providing quantitative assessment and relaying of athlete performance, said method comprising the steps of:

assessing athlete performance characteristics using an optical sensing athlete performance evaluation device to obtain athlete performance information, comprising;

measuring the acceleration of a punching motion;

measuring the maximum velocity of a punching motion; and

measuring the time it takes to reach the maximum velocity of a punching motion;

quantifying said athlete performance information; and

relaying said athlete performance information to an intended beneficiary using relaying technology.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information to a coach/trainer beneficiary.

9. The method of claim 7, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information to a TV audience beneficiary.

10. The method of claim 7, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information to an event audience beneficiary.

11. The method of claim 7, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information across various computer networks, across various television networks, across various satellite networks, across a radio network, to a portable computer device, to a readout display on an evaluation device, and any other type capable of communicating said.

12. A method of providing quantitative assessment and relaying of athlete performance, said method comprising the steps of:

assessing athlete performance characteristics using an accelerometer athlete performance evaluation device to obtain athlete performance information, comprising;

measuring the acceleration of a punching motion;

measuring the maximum velocity of a punching motion; and

measuring the time it takes to reach the maximum velocity of a punching motion;

quantifying said athlete performance information; and

relaying said athlete performance information to an intended beneficiary using relaying technology.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information to a coach/trainer beneficiary.

14. The method of claim 12, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information to a TV audience beneficiary.

15. The method of claim 12, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information to an event audience beneficiary.

16. The method of claim 12, wherein said step of relaying comprises relaying said athlete performance information across various computer networks, across various television networks, across various satellite networks, across a radio network, to a portable computer device, to a readout display on an evaluation device, and any other type capable of communicating said.