Insoles for tracking, data transfer systems and methods involving the insoles, and methods of manufacture
First Claim
1. A multilayer insole with location tracking capability for removable placement in various articles of footwear, the multilayer insole comprising:
- a top insole layer;
a bottom insole layer;
at least one intermediate layer between the top insole layer and the bottom insole layer formed from flexible material and configured to provide cushioning and/or support to a foot of a wearer within the article of footwear;
an insole location data receiver configured to receive an input signal relating to a location of the multilayer insole;
an insole location data transmitter configured to transmit an output signal relating to the location of the multilayer insole;
wherein the insole location data receiver and the insole location data transmitter are both located within the multilayer insole; and
wherein movement of the multilayer insole from the article of footwear to a second article of footwear moves the insole location data transmitter and the insole location data receiver located within the multilayer insole to the second article of footwear to enable location tracking of the multilayer insole in the second article of footwear.
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Abstract
A multilayer insole for removable placement in an article of footwear, the multilayer insole including a bottom insole layer having a top side, a top insole layer having an underside, an intermediate layer that is (a) an insole material layer, (b) a flexible circuit layer or (c) a bonding region for joining the bottom insole layer with the top insole layer, a location data receiving means for receiving an input signal relating to a location of the insole, and a location data transmitting means for transmitting an output signal relating to the location of the insole, wherein the location data receiving means and the location data transmitting means are both integrally associated with the multilayer insole. Also provided are a unitary insole, data transfer systems and methods of using them involving the different insoles and methods of manufacturing the different insoles.
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42 Claims
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1. A multilayer insole with location tracking capability for removable placement in various articles of footwear, the multilayer insole comprising:
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a top insole layer; a bottom insole layer; at least one intermediate layer between the top insole layer and the bottom insole layer formed from flexible material and configured to provide cushioning and/or support to a foot of a wearer within the article of footwear; an insole location data receiver configured to receive an input signal relating to a location of the multilayer insole; an insole location data transmitter configured to transmit an output signal relating to the location of the multilayer insole; wherein the insole location data receiver and the insole location data transmitter are both located within the multilayer insole; and wherein movement of the multilayer insole from the article of footwear to a second article of footwear moves the insole location data transmitter and the insole location data receiver located within the multilayer insole to the second article of footwear to enable location tracking of the multilayer insole in the second article of footwear. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. An insole with location tracking capability for removable placement in various articles of footwear, the insole comprising:
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one or more insole material layers; an insole location data receiver for receiving an input signal relating to a location of the insole; an insole location data transmitter for transmitting an output signal relating to the location of the insole; wherein the insole location data receiver and the insole location data transmitter are both located within the insole; and wherein movement of the insole from a first article of footwear to a second article of footwear moves the insole location data transmitter and the insole location data receiver located within the insole to the second article of footwear to enable location tracking of the insole in the second article of footwear. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A method of manufacturing an insole with location tracking capability for removable placement in various articles of footwear, the method comprising:
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forming one or more insole material layers; incorporating an insole location data receiver for receiving an input signal relating to a location of the insole; and incorporating an insole location data transmitter for transmitting an output signal relating to the location of the insole; wherein the insole location data receiver and the insole location data transmitter are both incorporated within the insole such that movement of the insole from a first article of footwear to a second article of footwear moves the insole location data transmitter and the insole location data receiver located within the insole to the second article of footwear to enable location tracking of the insole in the second article of footwear. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39)
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40. A method of manufacturing a multilayer insole with location tracking capability for removable placement in various articles of footwear, the method comprising:
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forming a top insole layer; forming a bottom insole layer; incorporating an insole location data receiver for receiving an input signal relating to a location of the multilayer insole; and incorporating an insole location data transmitter for transmitting an output signal relating to the location of the multilayer insole; wherein the insole location data receiver and the insole location data transmitter are both incorporated within the multilayer insole such that movement of the multilayer insole from a first article of footwear to a second article of footwear moves the insole location data transmitter and the insole location data receiver incorporated within the multilayer insole to the second article of footwear to enable location tracking of the multilayer insole in the second article of footwear. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42)
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