Body protector device for martial arts and valid hit determination system incorporating the same

Abstract

A body or head protector device for martial arts having at least one hit detector attached thereto or embedded therein is disclosed. The hit detector includes: an elongate upper substrate; an elongate lower substrate facing away the upper substrate; and a spacer disposed between the upper substrate and lower substrate, wherein a circuit pattern is formed on the lower substrate substantially across an entire length of the lower substrate, wherein the circuit pattern include first and second patterns, wherein the first pattern and second pattern are short-circuited with each other when the upper and lower substrates are in a non-contact with each other.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of Korea patent application No. 10-2016-0170449 filed on Dec. 14, 2016, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUNDField of the Present Disclosure[0002]The present disclosure relates to a body protector device for martial arts having a hit detector and, to a valid hit determination system including the body protector device.Discussion of Related Art[0003]In general, in hitting type martial arts, a body protective equipment is used to protect the athletes. Athletes wear helmets and the protective equipment to prevent injuries during the game. Taekwondo is linked with more than 80 million Taekwondo players and 205 participating countries. Taking Taekwondo as an example, the competition method is a method in which hit points are acquired with accurate and strong force on the opponent's effective attack area using various kinds of k...

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Benefits of technology

This disclosure is for a body protector for martial arts with a hit detector system that accurately detects valid hits, which results in game scores. The system includes a hit detector, a light emitting unit, and a controller that receives a detected hit signal and determines if it is a valid hit. If a valid hit is determined, the controller triggers the light emitting unit to emit a light beam. This system helps ensure accuracy in determining valid hits during training and games.

Problems solved by technology

However, this patent has the disadvantage of requiring both the hit signal sensing unit and the magnetic field sensing unit.

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