System and method for analyzing athletic activity
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1. A sensor system comprising:
- a flexible insert member configured to be connected to a sole structure of an article of footwear;
a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module, wherein the port is located in a midfoot region of the insert member;
a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each sensor comprising a strip of a sensor material that is electrically connected to the port, wherein a first plurality of the strips of the sensor material extend from the midfoot region to a forefoot region of the insert member, at least some of the first plurality of strips having different lengths from others of the first plurality of strips, and wherein a second plurality of the strips of the sensor material extend from the midfoot region to a heel region of the insert member, at least some of the second plurality of strips having different lengths from others of the second plurality of strips, and wherein the sensor material of each sensor is a piezoelectric material configured to generate a voltage when deformed; and
an electronic module connected to the port, wherein the electronic module is configured for collectin data from the sensors based on voltage generated by the piezoelectric material and for communication with an external device, wherein the electronic module is further configured for determining a degree of flexing of the insert member based on a number of the strips that are deformed.
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Abstract
Various sensor systems are described herein, including inserts having sensors thereon, which are configured to be received in an article of footwear. The inserts may be connected to a sole member of the footwear, or may function as a sole member. The sensors may be piezoelectric sensors in some configurations. The system may also include an electronic module that is overmolded into the sole structure and includes a connector for external access.
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1. A sensor system comprising:
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a flexible insert member configured to be connected to a sole structure of an article of footwear; a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module, wherein the port is located in a midfoot region of the insert member; a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each sensor comprising a strip of a sensor material that is electrically connected to the port, wherein a first plurality of the strips of the sensor material extend from the midfoot region to a forefoot region of the insert member, at least some of the first plurality of strips having different lengths from others of the first plurality of strips, and wherein a second plurality of the strips of the sensor material extend from the midfoot region to a heel region of the insert member, at least some of the second plurality of strips having different lengths from others of the second plurality of strips, and wherein the sensor material of each sensor is a piezoelectric material configured to generate a voltage when deformed; and an electronic module connected to the port, wherein the electronic module is configured for collectin data from the sensors based on voltage generated by the piezoelectric material and for communication with an external device, wherein the electronic module is further configured for determining a degree of flexing of the insert member based on a number of the strips that are deformed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A sensor system comprising:
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a flexible insert member configured to be connected to a sole structure of an article of footwear; a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module; a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each sensor comprising a strip of a piezoelectric material that is electrically connected to the port, wherein a first plurality of the strips of the piezoelectric material are positioned at least partially in a forefoot region of the insert member, and wherein at least some of the first plurality of strips extend farther from a midfoot region of the insert member relative to others of the first plurality of strips, and wherein a second plurality of the strips of the piezoelectric material are positioned at least partially in a heel region of the insert member, and wherein at least some of the second plurality of strips extend farther from the midfoot region of the insert member relative to others of the second plurality of strips; and an electronic module connected to the port, wherein the electronic module is configured, for collecting data from the sensors and for communication with an external device, wherein the electronic module is further configured determining a degree of flexing of the insert member based on a number of the strips that are deformed. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An article of footwear comprising:
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an upper member at least partially defining a foot-receiving chamber; a sole structure engaged with the upper member; a flexible insert member connected to the sole structure; a sensor system comprising; a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module, wherein the port is located in a midfoot region of the insert member; and a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each sensor comprising a strip of a sensor material that is electrically connected to the port, wherein a first plurality of the strips of the sensor material extend from the midfoot region to a forefoot region of the insert member, at least some of the first plurality of strips having different lengths from others of the first plurality of strips, and wherein a second plurality of the strips of the sensor material extend from the midfoot region to a heel region of the insert member, at least some of the second plurality of strips having different lengths from others of the second plurality of strips, wherein the sensor material of each sensor is a piezoelectric material configured to generate a voltage when deformed; and an electronic module connected to the port, wherein the electronic module is configured for collecting data from the sensors and for communication with an external device, wherein the electronic module is further configured determining a degree of flexing of the insert member based on a number of the strips that are deformed. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. An article of footwear comprising:
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an upper member at least partially defining a foot-receiving chamber; a sole structure engaged with the upper member; a flexible insert member connected to the sole structure; a sensor system comprising; a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module; and a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each sensor comprising a strip of a piezoelectric material that is electrically connected to the port, wherein a first plurality of the strips of the piezoelectric material are positioned at least partially in a forefoot region of the insert member, and wherein at least some of the first plurality of strips extend farther from a midfoot region of the insert member relative to others of the first plurality of strips, and wherein a second plurality of the strips of the piezoelectric material are positioned at least partially in a heel region of the insert member, and wherein at least some of the second plurality of strips extend farther from the midfoot region of the insert member relative to others of the second plurality of strips; and an electronic module connected to the port, wherein the electronic module is configured for collecting data from the sensors and for communication with an external device, wherein the electronic module is further configured determining a degree of flexing of the insert member based on a number of the strips that are deformed. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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