Apparatus, systems, and methods for gathering and processing biometric and biomechanical data
First Claim
1. A system for obtaining body shape and movement data and storing the body movement data in a database, the system comprising:
- clothing configured to conform to a first user'"'"'s body in a manner that limits the shifting and movement of the clothing with respect to the user'"'"'s body when the user is engaged in a body movement activity;
multiple sensors configured for positioning on the clothing of the first user and at least one sensor being associated with each of different appendages of the first user to gather biomechanical data there from, each sensor characterized by an independent data collection rate and each appendage having an independent expected relative movement speed wherein a first appendage has an expected relative movement speed which is faster than a second appendage having a slower expected relative movement speed than the first appendage, the sensor having faster data collection rates being associated with the first appendage having faster expected relative movement speeds and a sensor having slower data collection rates being associated with the second appendage, such that each sensor is configured to gather data at a rate that corresponds to an expected relative movement speed of the appendage with which it is associated; and
a transceiver configured to collect data from the multiple sensors and transmit that data to a first processor having software that allows a first user to view an animation of that data representing the first user'"'"'s own movements reconstructed from the biomechanical data collected by the sensors, the first processor configured to communicate with a website having a biomechanical application.
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Abstract
Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for measuring and analyzing movements of a body and for communicating information related to such body movements over a network. In certain embodiments, a system gathers biometric and biomechanical data relating to positions, orientations, and movements of various body parts of a user performed during sports activities, physical rehabilitation, or military or law enforcement activities. The biometric and biomechanical data can be communicated to a local and/or remote interface, which uses digital performance assessment tools to provide a performance evaluation to the user. The performance evaluation may include a graphical representation (e.g., a video), statistical information, and/or a comparison to another user and/or instructor. In some embodiments, the biometric and biomechanical data is communicated wirelessly to one or more devices including a processor, display, and/or data storage medium for further analysis, archiving, and data mining. In some embodiments, the device includes a cellular telephone.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for obtaining body shape and movement data and storing the body movement data in a database, the system comprising:
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clothing configured to conform to a first user'"'"'s body in a manner that limits the shifting and movement of the clothing with respect to the user'"'"'s body when the user is engaged in a body movement activity; multiple sensors configured for positioning on the clothing of the first user and at least one sensor being associated with each of different appendages of the first user to gather biomechanical data there from, each sensor characterized by an independent data collection rate and each appendage having an independent expected relative movement speed wherein a first appendage has an expected relative movement speed which is faster than a second appendage having a slower expected relative movement speed than the first appendage, the sensor having faster data collection rates being associated with the first appendage having faster expected relative movement speeds and a sensor having slower data collection rates being associated with the second appendage, such that each sensor is configured to gather data at a rate that corresponds to an expected relative movement speed of the appendage with which it is associated; and a transceiver configured to collect data from the multiple sensors and transmit that data to a first processor having software that allows a first user to view an animation of that data representing the first user'"'"'s own movements reconstructed from the biomechanical data collected by the sensors, the first processor configured to communicate with a website having a biomechanical application. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for collecting biometric data of a user, the system comprising:
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a garment with tightly fitting portions configured to fit snugly against at least two different body portions of the user, the body portions having different expected movement speeds for an activity; at least two sensors configured for positioning on the garment, each different body portion thereby associating with one of the at least two sensors, each sensor further configured to collect biometric data during the activity at a sampling rate that corresponds to the expected speed of movement of the body portion with which the sensor is associated; a portable transceiver configured to accompany the user and receive biometric data from the at least two sensors; a first processor configured to receive data from the transceiver and process the data for analysis and storage; and a user interface configured to communicate with the first processor and allow the user to access the data. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for collecting biometric data of a user at an adjustable sample rate, the system comprising:
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a garment with tightly fitting portions configured to fit snugly against at least two different body portions of the user, the different body portions having different movement speeds for an activity; at least two sensors configured for positioning on the garment, each different body portion thereby associating with one of the at least two sensors, each sensor further configured to collect biometric data during the activity; a portable transceiver configured to accompany the user and receive biometric data from the at least two sensors; a first processor configured to receive data from the transceiver and process the data for analysis and storage; and a user interface configured to communicate with the first processor and allow the user to access the data; wherein the system is configured to collect biometric data at an independently adjustable sampling rate. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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