Footwork training system and method
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1. A method for evaluating a footwork-based activity, the method comprising:
- detecting a target routine comprising a first set of footstrike data received from a first sensor disposed in a first article of footwear, wherein the target routine is associated with a first user wearing the first article of footwear;
storing the target routine in a memory module;
detecting an evaluation routine comprising a second set of footstrike data received from a second sensor disposed in a second article of footwear, wherein the evaluation routine is associated with a second user wearing the second article of footwear;
comparing the evaluation routine to the target routine using a processor to compare the first set of footstrike data stored in the memory module to the second set of footstrike data; and
wherein the first set of footstrike data and the second set of footstrike data each comprise a plurality of left and right footstrikes associated with a timing between successive footstrikes.
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Abstract
A system and method for evaluating an activity includes an article of clothing provided with a sensor capable of detecting the impact of the article of clothing, such as a shoe, on a surface. A system receives and interprets the pattern of impacts made during the performance of the activity. The system compares these impacts with those of a target routine. Iterations of the same performance may be stored in the system so that ongoing progress may be measured. The system may be used to enhance class teaching, in the home, or for Internet competition. The activity may include dance, yoga, martial arts, or similar activities.
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1. A method for evaluating a footwork-based activity, the method comprising:
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detecting a target routine comprising a first set of footstrike data received from a first sensor disposed in a first article of footwear, wherein the target routine is associated with a first user wearing the first article of footwear; storing the target routine in a memory module; detecting an evaluation routine comprising a second set of footstrike data received from a second sensor disposed in a second article of footwear, wherein the evaluation routine is associated with a second user wearing the second article of footwear; comparing the evaluation routine to the target routine using a processor to compare the first set of footstrike data stored in the memory module to the second set of footstrike data; and wherein the first set of footstrike data and the second set of footstrike data each comprise a plurality of left and right footstrikes associated with a timing between successive footstrikes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for comparing footwork-based activity of multiple users for activities, comprising the steps of:
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providing each user with a target impact pattern and a local evaluation system; each user performing the activity wearing an article of footwear, the article of footwear incorporating a sensor capable of detecting a first performance impact pattern generated by the user; communicating the first performance impact pattern of each user to the user'"'"'s local evaluation system; comparing the first performance impact pattern to the target impact pattern to determine each of the users evaluation characteristics and to define a first performance metric, wherein the first performance impact pattern and the target impact pattern each comprise a plurality of left and right footstrikes associated with a timing between successive footstrikes; communicating the evaluation characteristics for at least two users to a remote evaluation module via a communications network; comparing the evaluation characteristics of each of the users to the target impact pattern and further comparing each of the users evaluation characteristics between one another, in both instances the evaluation characteristics of the users are received by the remote evaluation module; repeating the activity at least once to generate a second performance impact pattern; comparing the second performance impact pattern to the target impact pattern to determine a second performance metric for each of the users; and comparing the second performance impact pattern to the first performance impact pattern to evaluate the progress of each of the users. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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