Apparatus, systems, and methods for gathering and processing biometric and biomechanical data

a apparatus technology, applied in the field of apparatus, systems, and methods for gathering and processing biometric and biomechanical data, can solve problems such as delays in coaching instruction or diagnosis
US20100117837A1Inactive Publication Date: 2010-05-13NIKE INC
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Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
NIKE INC
Publication Date
2010-05-13
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Abstract

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for measuring and analyzing movements of a body and for communicating information related to such body movements over a network. In certain embodiments, a system gathers biometric and biomechanical data relating to positions, orientations, and movements of various body parts of a user performed during sports activities, physical rehabilitation, or military or law enforcement activities. The biometric and biomechanical data can be communicated to a local and / or remote interface, which uses digital performance assessment tools to provide a performance evaluation to the user. The performance evaluation may include a graphical representation (e.g., a video), statistical information, and / or a comparison to another user and / or instructor. In some embodiments, the biometric and biomechanical data is communicated wirelessly to one or more devices including a processor, display, and / or data storage medium for further analysis, archiving, and data mining. In some embodiments, the device includes a cellular telephone.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 488,491, filed Jun. 19, 2009, titled ā€œAPPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GATHERING AND PROCESSING BIOMETRIC AND BIOMECHANICAL DATAā€ (Atty. docket No.: ATH.004C1), which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 601,438, filed Nov. 17, 2006, and now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,602,301, titled ā€œAPPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR GATHERING AND PROCESSING BIOMETRIC AND BIOMECHANICAL DATAā€ (Atty. docket No.: ATH.004A), which claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. Ā§119(e) to each of the following provisional patent applications: U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 757,915, filed Jan. 9, 2006, titled ā€œAPPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GATHERING AND PROCESSING BIOMETRIC DATAā€ (Atty. docket No.: ATH.001PR); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 765,382, filed Feb. 3, 2006, titled ā€œAPPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GATHERING AND PROCESSING BIOMETRIC DATAā€ (Atty. docket ...

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