Motion tracking and analysis apparatus and method and system implementations thereof

a technology of motion tracking and analysis apparatus, applied in the field of apparatus and methods for motion tracking and analysis, can solve the problems of large devices using these sensors, and the accuracy of such rotational information can be problemati

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-02
FORTESCUE CORP
View PDF24 Cites 388 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

Historically, the use of these sensors have been limited to large devices due to the weight and bulk of the sensors.
Such acceleratio

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Motion tracking and analysis apparatus and method and system implementations thereof
  • Motion tracking and analysis apparatus and method and system implementations thereof
  • Motion tracking and analysis apparatus and method and system implementations thereof

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

example 1

[0042]FIG. 5 is a detailed data flow model of device 110 utilizing the orientation and position tracking system 10 according to one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 6 is a flow chart 120 of the operational software for a motion and position sensing device installed on a moveable object according to the embodiment of the invention. The system is initialized and the LED provides a visual cue that the system is operational. The system software controls the identification of a user, the sampling of inputs and the encoding and sending of data concerning orientation and position information. The hardware device need not have an on-board memory for storing the orientation and position information. Instead, the information is transmitted in real-time to a data reception system, for example a PC, PDA, cellular phone, or network.

[0043] The real time, wireless motion and position sensing system operates in three-dimensional space and over time based on four modules: the sensor module, the mi...

example 2

[0051]FIG. 7 is a flow chart 130 of the operational software installed on a computer system for processing and presenting orientation and position information according to one embodiment of the invention. The operational steps of the software will now be described in detail.

1) Initialize Variables

[0052] As soon as the software program starts, a number of variables are named and allocated in memory for the program to store and access information. These initial variables are split into three major categories (with other supporting categories): main class variables, sensor variables, and 3D model variables.

2) Receive Packet

[0053] The software program is constantly processing bytes of data as they stream into the computer system. The software program looks for packets of appropriately formatted data, and sends them to the next step in the program.

3) Error Check Packet

[0054] Before each packet is passed on to the next step in the program, the software program ensures that the pa...

example 3

[0061] The operational steps for using an iClub system according to one embodiment of the present invention are described below:

Step 1:

[0062] Take a swing. The iClub does not even need to be manually activated and is smart enough to activate based on the motion of the swing. Waggle or warm-up the golf club as normal; the iClub is intelligent and can sense a real swing versus your warm up.

Step 2:

[0063] After you have swung the iClub, data is wirelessly transmitted to your hand held laptop, cell phone or other electronic device. There you can view real-time swing properties and gain feedback on your swing. If you would rather wait until later to view your results, go ahead, your feedback will be waiting for you whenever you want it.

Step 3:

[0064] If you happen to be connected to the Internet while at the golf course, you can gain valuable real-time analysis from our on-line swing engine which, among other things, is capable of correlating your long-term swing history with your...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

PUM

No PUM Login to view more

Abstract

An orientation and position tracking system and method in three-dimensional space and over a period of time utilizing multiple inertial and other sensors for determining motion parameters to measure orientation and position of a moveable object. The sensors, for example vibrational and angular velocity sensors, generate signals characterizing the motion of the moveable object. The information is received by a data acquisition system and processed by a microcontroller. The data is then transmitted to an external data reception system (locally based or a global network), preferably via wireless communication. The information can then be displayed and presented to the user through a variety of means including audio, visual, and tactile. According to various embodiments, the present invention provides for a motion tracking apparatus and method for implementation in motion systems including systems to teach motion to a group and for body motion capture and analysis systems.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 742,264, filed Dec. 19, 2003, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Determining Orientation and Position of a Moveable Object,” now pending, and the present application also claims priority to U.S. Provisional App. No. 60 / 572,398, filed May 19, 2004, entitled “Teaching Motion to a Group” and to U.S. Provisional App. No. 60 / 603,967, filed Aug. 24, 2004, entitled “Body Motion Capture and Analysis System,” all of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for motion tracking and analysis and the implementation thereof into motion systems, including body motion capture and analysis systems and systems for teaching motion to a group. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Technologies are known for determining and analyzing object motion through transmission of position and o...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to view more
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/36
CPCA63B24/0003A63B24/0021A63B69/0002A63B69/0024A63B2225/50A63B2024/0012A63B2024/0028A63B2069/362A63B2220/51A63B69/3614A63B69/362
Inventor MAHAJAN, SATAYANMEHTA, ARUNLAVALLEY, ZACHERY
Owner FORTESCUE CORP
Who we serve
  • R&D Engineer
  • R&D Manager
  • IP Professional
Why Eureka
  • Industry Leading Data Capabilities
  • Powerful AI technology
  • Patent DNA Extraction
Social media
Try Eureka
PatSnap group products

Browse by: Latest US Patents, China's latest patents, Technical Efficacy Thesaurus, Application Domain, Technology Topic.

© 2024 PatSnap. All rights reserved.Legal|Privacy policy|Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement|Sitemap