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Sensor device and method for monitoring physical stresses placed upon a user

  • US 7,969,315 B1
  • Filed: 05/28/2008
  • Issued: 06/28/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sensor device adapted to be positioned within a shoe for monitoring physical stresses placed on a user, the sensor device comprising:

  • a sensor body adapted to be positioned within the shoe;

    pressure sensors operably mounted on the sensor body for sensing pressure from the user placed upon the shoe, the pressure sensors functioning to generate a pressure data signal indicating the pressures sensed;

    a sensor housing operably connected with the sensor body;

    an accelerometer operably mounted for measuring movement of the sensor device;

    a transceiver mounted in the sensor housing for transmitting the pressure data signal and the movement of the sensor device as measured by the accelerometer; and

    an alert mechanism for alerting the user when the pressure sensed by the pressure sensors exceeds predetermined threshold force levels.

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