Biometric data gathering

• US 9,704,412 B2
• Filed: 08/14/2014
• Issued: 07/11/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 08/26/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Jawku, LLC
• Original Assignee: Jawku, LLC
• Inventors: Cummings, Michael, Wells, John Andrew
• Primary Examiner(s): Richman, Glenn
• Application Number:
  US14/121,226
• Publication Number:
  US 20150287338A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,062 Days
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2503/10 Athletes
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0475 Special features of memory means, e.g. removable memory cards
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2562/0219 Inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers, gyroscopes, tilt switches
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/002 Monitoring the patient using a local or closed circuit, e.g. in a room or building A61B5/0017 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0022 Monitoring a patient using a global network, e.g. telephone networks, internet
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0205 Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02438 with portable devices, e.g. worn by the patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/1123 Discriminating type of movement, e.g. walking or running A61B5/1116, A61B5/112 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/222 combined with detection or measurement of physiological parameters, e.g. heart rate
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/224 Measuring muscular strength
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/486 Bio-feedback A61B5/375 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/4866 Evaluating metabolism A61B5/083 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6823 Trunk, e.g., chest, back, abdomen, hip
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6824 Arm or wrist
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6829 Foot or ankle
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6831 Straps, bands or harnesses
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6895 Sport equipment
• CPC Class Codes: G01C 22/006 Pedometers
• CPC Class Codes: G01P 15/00 Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 19/003 Repetitive work cycles; Sequence of movements
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 19/0038 : Sports
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 23/288 : for artificial respiration or heart massage
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/30 : relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/40 : relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 : for remote operation

Abstract

A universal 6-DOF mems sensor combined with six degree of motion algorithms and human motion parameters permits individualized real time motion analysis of a user to enable accurate measurements. Data derived thereby is wirelessly sent for viewing to a Bluetooth® enabled smartphone or combination smartphone and eyeglass device, marketed as the Google Glass® headset. The sensor is worn on a wrist or ankle band or in combination with a chest mounted cardio heart rate monitor dependent on the biometric parameters measured. Typical physical exercise data gathered includes reps, sets, 10-100 yard dash times, vertical, horizontal and broad jump distances, a range of shuttle times, RAST, steps taken, distance traveled, velocity, acceleration, and calories burned. The heart rate monitor provides cardio assessment and the 6-DOF sensor measures a runner'"'"'s pace and cadence data.

Claims

1. A combination of a universal motion exercising sensor module having a 6-DOF sensor worn by an individual and a low energy Bluetooth protocol enabled smart device wherein the universal motion exercising sensor module is a universal shaped module shaped to be readily interchangeable with a receiving wrist band mounting holder, a receiving ankle/leg band mounting holder, a receiving chest band mounting holder and a cradle attached to an exercise weight, the 6-DOF sensor including a 6-DOF mems type sensor for gathering biometric raw data generated by exercise activities of the individual which exercise activities include at least one of walking, jogging, distance running, sprinting 10-100 yard dashes, pushups, jumping and lifting weights;

the universal motion exercising sensor module having a coded Bluetooth protocol interface compatible with the smart device for transmitting the gathered biometric raw data to the smart device.

2. The combination of claim 1 further comprising the smart device having 6-DOF motion algorithms integrated with exercise apps which refine the biometric raw data to calculate at least one of steps taken, velocity of running, distance of running, velocity of sprinting, acceleration of running, acceleration of sprinting, height or lateral distance of jumping, pace of movement, cadence of movement, number of repetition of weights lifted, number of sets of exercises completed and calories burned for each specific exercise and a total daily calories burned.

3. The combination of claim 2 wherein the smart device has a display screen which displays the refined biometric raw data in easily presented alphanumerical numbers, graphs, and charts.

4. The combination of claim 3 wherein the smart device has an app which sends the result of the displayed refined biometric raw data to a viewing screen on glasses worn by the individual to thereby free the smart device display screen for other use.

5. The combination of claim 1 further comprising the smart device having 6-DOF motion algorithms integrated with exercise apps which refine the raw biometric data to calculate the individual'"'"'s exercise performance in tests by sporting combines of the vertical jump, the broad jump, the 40 yard dash, the proagility 5-10-5 drill, the three cone/L drill and the repetition of the 235 pound bench press.