Fitness floor with integrated pressure sensors for speed measurement
The fitness floor with integrated pressure sensors addresses the challenge of expensive and cumbersome speed measurement methods by providing a precise, cost-effective, and user-friendly solution for speed measurement in gyms and sports facilities.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025000799
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for measuring speed in gyms and sports facilities are often expensive or cumbersome, using external camera systems or portable sensors.
A fitness floor with integrated pressure sensors that measure speed by detecting the user's entry and exit points, calculating speed based on the distance between sensors and time elapsed, and transmitting data via Wi-Fi for real-time display.
Provides a cost-effective, user-friendly, and accurate speed measurement solution without additional hardware, offering precise time measurement and real-time feedback.
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Abstract
Description
I. Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a fitness floor with integrated pressure sensors (see Fig. ), which is used in particular to measure the speed of a person over a defined distance. II. Background of the invention
[0002] In gyms, sports facilities, or scientific studies, it is often necessary to measure a person's speed. Existing methods often use external camera systems or portable sensors, which are either expensive or cumbersome to use. The present invention offers a cost-effective, user-friendly, and accurate solution for speed measurement using a specially designed fitness floor with integrated pressure sensors. III. Summary of the invention
[0003] The invention describes a fitness floor with two integrated pressure sensors positioned at a defined distance from each other. A first pressure sensor serves as the starting point, a second pressure sensor as the endpoint. When someone steps onto the first pressure sensor, the timer starts; when they cross the second pressure sensor, it stops. The person's speed is calculated from the distance between the sensors and the time elapsed. The measured values are transmitted via a Wi-Fi connection to a display that can show the speed in real time (see [reference]). Fig. ). IV. Detailed description of the invention 1. Fitness Flooring: The fitness flooring is made of durable material suitable for use in sports facilities or gyms, such as artificial turf or rubber flooring. Two pressure sensors are integrated into the floor structure, reacting to the user's body weight or the exercise equipment. The Wi-Fi-enabled electronics are mounted on the running track side in a pressure- and weather-resistant box (see [reference]). Fig. ). 2. Pressure sensors: ◯ The first sensor (start sensor) detects the moment a person enters the measuring section. ◯ The second sensor (finish sensor) records the time at which the person leaves the course. 3. Speed calculation: ◯ The distance (D) between the two sensors is fixed. ◯ The required time (T) is determined based on the time difference between the two sensors. ◯ The speed (V) is calculated using the formula V = D / T. 4. Wireless WLAN transmission and display: ◯ The measured data is sent via a wireless connection to a WLAN-based display. ◯ The display shows the measured speed in real time and can be integrated into training systems or sports analyses. V. Advantages of the invention • Easy installation and use: No additional portable sensors or camera systems are required. • High measurement accuracy: Direct detection of ground contacts enables precise time measurement. • Cost efficiency: No expensive hardware components are necessary. • Connectivity: Real-time data transmission for immediate feedback to the user. VI. Conclusion
[0004] The present invention presents an innovative solution for measuring the speed of people in sports and training environments. By integrating pressure sensors into the ground, a precise, cost-effective, and user-friendly alternative to conventional measurement methods is created. IX. List of reference symbols A floor covering B one or more pressure sensors C WLAN-enabled display for speed indication Connection box on floor covering for WLAN-enabled electronics of the pressure sensor
Claims
[1] Fitness floor with at least two integrated pressure sensors for measuring the time between two defined points. [2] System for calculating speed based on the measured time and the known distance between the sensors. [3] Wireless data transmission of the measured values to a WLAN-based display. [4] Use of the fitness floor for athletic performance measurements, training analyses and scientific studies. [5] Prefabricated and rollable complete system consisting of roll goods with integrated pressure sensors for minimal installation effort on the customer's side. [6] Fitness floor that is longer than it is wide and is suitable for running tests or in combination with training sleds. [7] Fitness flooring, preferably made of rubber material (styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)) or artificial turf (polyethylene, polypropylene). [8] WiFi-enabled electronics that are attached in a box to the side of the fitness floor closest to the pressure sensor.