connected weighted balloon
The connected weighted balloon with integrated sensors and data analysis addresses the lack of precise monitoring in rehabilitation devices, providing real-time feedback for improved training protocols.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023011436
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-10-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-25
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Existing rehabilitation and physical training devices lack precise monitoring of muscle strengthening and physical training movements, failing to provide real-time data on displacement and performance metrics.
A connected weighted balloon equipped with sensors, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, and wireless communication, integrated into a hermetic capsule, provides real-time feedback and data analysis through a software application.
Enables precise monitoring and tracking of muscle strengthening and physical training movements, offering instant feedback and data analysis for personalized performance improvement protocols.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Connected weighted ball
[0001] The connected weighted ball is a connected medicine ball (Le Robert 2023: anglicism - Weighted ball used for rehabilitation, gymnastics). It allows muscle strengthening and physical training movements to be carried out for all types of public. [Fig.l] Physical representation of the connected weighted ball.
[0002] The connected weighted ball aims to be the first connected medical ball allowing you to know precise information linked to your movement in space and time.
[0003] Its particularity lies in the integration of technology which makes it possible to know instantly and retrospectively the numerical values of the different movements carried out.
[0004] The connected weighted ball is made up of 3 components: A membrane filled with foam which protects a central capsule (see plan below). The membrane is made of several possible materials: Leather and / or rubber.
[0005] Measuring equipment:
[0006] The connected weighted ball will be equipped with analog and / or digital sensors.
[0007] The connected weighted ball is equipped with an accelerometer integrated into the center of the connected weighted ball.
[0008] The connected weighted ball is equipped with a gyrometer integrated into the center of the connected weighted ball.
[0009] The connected weighted ball is equipped with a GPS integrated into the center of the connected weighted ball.
[0010] A hermetic and shockproof capsule protects these three pieces of equipment.
[0011] Connections:
[0012] A Bluetooth (registered trademark) and / or wifi (registered trademark) transmitter will be integrated into a capsule which protects the 4 aforementioned technological elements (Accelerometer, gyrometer, GPS and Wifi (registered trademark) and / or Bluetooth (registered trademark) transmitter).
[0013] Bluetooth (registered trademark) 5.3 (EATT, ISOC and LE Audio): Transfer speed 50MB / s, minimum interval of 200 meters.
[0014] Wifi (registered trademark) 5 GHz: Spectrum 500 MHz minimum.
[0015] The use of proximity sensors (sound, light, infrared or electromagnetic fields) will be effective if the tests highlight their importance and / or necessity.
[0016] Configuration:
[0017] All ranges of connected weighted balloons are possible and the choice will be made based on production costs and the reliability of the results of scientific tests carried out on the different prototypes produced.
[0018] These features are scalable according to technological advances. The connected weighted ball will be equipped with the best technology available in the year of production to respect the technological evolution commonly accepted as being normal.
[0019] Hardware:
[0020] The data is transmitted via our wireless transmitters and receivers to a computer (desktop or laptop), a connected tablet, a smartphone.
[0021] Software:
[0022] Software and / or an application makes it possible to process, organize and restore the relevant identified data: Maximum speed, maximum acceleration, maximum angular speed, via positions and paths.
[0023] The accelerometer is connected to a tablet via Wifi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark). This connection allows data to be displayed via instant feedback. Acceleration and speed data can be recorded using user identification.
[0024] The gyrometer is connected to a digital display that provides the maximum rotation speed reached via Wifi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark). This connection allows the data to be displayed via instant feedback. Angular velocity data can be recorded using user identification.
[0025] The GPS is connected to a digital screen that provides information on the maximum rotation speed reached via Wifi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark). This connection allows the data to be displayed via instant feedback. Position and trajectory data can be recorded using user identification.
[0026] Action to take:
[0027] In order to determine power objectives, the user must first know the weight of the projectile used in the specific activity and the maximum speed at which he is capable of mobilizing it (see table).
[0028] These values can be modified depending on the fitness level and the progression and / or regression of the performance of each individual.
[0029] Use:
[0030] The power thus determined will then serve as a target value. The power improvement protocols will be scientifically validated once the connected weighted ball is made. The results will be submitted for publication in a dedicated scientific journal.
[0031] Main tables and formulas used:
[0032] P (newtons) = m (kg) * g (newtons / kg)
[0033] W = V (m / s) XF (newtons)
[0034] Table 1: Weight of the connected ball including sensors Connected Weighted Ball - Graduation 100 grams Mass in grams 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 1,100 2,100 3,100 4,100 1,200 2,200 3,200 4,200 1,300 2,300 3,300 4,300 1,400 2,400 3,400 4,400 1,500 2,500 3,500 4,500 1,600 2,600 3,600 4,600 1,700 2,700 3,700 4,700 1,800 2,800 3,800 4,800 1,900 2,900 3,900 4,900 5,000 Connected weighted ball - Graduation 250 grams Mass in grams 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 1,250 2,250 3,250 4,250 1,500 2,500 3,500 4,500 1,750 2,750 3,750 4,750 5,000
[0035] There is no weight limit for the connected weighted ball. The above data is central but not exhaustive. The connected weighted ball can therefore weigh less than 1 kg and more than 5 kg.
[0036] Table 2: Speed and power correspondence table Weight of balls in team sports: p = m * g Power of balls in team sports at maximum speed W = V(m / s) XF (newtons) Sport Regulation Mass in g Mass in Kg g in N / kg p in N Speed in km / h Speed in m / s Wen Baseball (+) 142 0.142 9.8 1.3916 174 48.333 67.261 (=) 145.4 0.1454 9.8 1.4249 2 174 48.333 68.871 (-) 148.8 0.1488 9.8 1.4582 4,174 48,333 70,482 Volleyball (+) 260 0.26 9.8 2,548 134 37,222 94,842 (=) 270 0.27 9.8 2,646 134 37,222 98,490 (-) 280 0.28 9.8 2.744 134 37.222 102.13 8 Foot Us (+) 400 0.4 9.8 3.92 97 26.944 105.62 2 (=) 410 0.41 9.8 4.018 97 26.944 108.26 3 (-) 420 0.42 9.8 4.116 97 26.944 110.90 3 Handbal 1 (+) 325 0.325 9.8 3.185 140 38.889 123.86 1 (=) 350 0.35 9.8 3.43 140 38.889 133.38 9 (-) 375 0.375 9.8 3.675 140 38.889 142.91 7 Rugby (+) 410 0.41 9.8 4.018 77 21.389 85.941 (=) 435 0.435 9.8 4.263 77 21.389 91.181 (-) 460 0.46 9.8 4.508 77 21.389 96.421
[0037] The table shown is an example of using the connected weighted ball but is not limited to the sports indicated.
[0038] Table 3: Example of correspondence with baseball Baseball Connected weighted ball Mass e in Mass e in g in N / kp in N Speed e in Speed e in Wen g Kg g km / hm / s 1000 1 9.8 9.8 25 7.028 68.87 1 1100 1.1 9.8 10.7 8 23 6.389 68.87 1 1200 1.2 9.8 11.7 6 21 5.856 68.87 1 1300 1.3 9.8 12.7 4 19 5.406 68.87 1 1400 1.4 9.8 13.7 2 18 5.020 68.87 1 1500 1.5 9.8 14.7 17 4,685 68,87 1 1600 1,6 9,8 15,6 8 16 4,392 68,87 1 1700 1,7 9,8 16,6 6 15 4,134 68,87 1 1800 1,8 9,8 17,6 4 14 3,904 68,87 1 1900 1,9 9,8 18,6 2 13 3,699 68,87 1 2000 2 9,8 19,6 13 3,514 68,87 1 2100 2,1 9,8 20,5 8 12 3,347 68,87 1 2200 2,2 9.8 21.5 6 11 3,194 68.87 1 2300 2.3 9.8 22.5 4 11 3,056 68.87 1 2400 2.4 9.8 23.5 2 11 2,928 68.87 1 2500 2.5 9.8 24.5 10 2,811 68.87 1 2600 2.6 9.8 25.4 8 10 2.703 68.87 1 2700 2.7 9.8 26.4 6 9 2.603 68.87 1 2800 2.8 9.8 27.4 4 9 2.510 68.87 1 2900 2.9 9.8 28.4 2 9 2.423 68.87 1 3000 3 9.8 29.4 8 2.343 68.87 1 3100 3.1 9.8 30.3 8 8 2.267 68.87 1 3200 3.2 9.8 31.3 6 8 2.196 68.87 1 3300 3.3 9.8 32.3 4 8 2.130 68.87 1 3400 3.4 9.8 33.3 2 7 2.067 68.87 1 3500 3.5 9.8 34.3 7 2.008 68.87 1 3600 3.6 9.8 35.2 8 7 1.952 68.87 1 3700 3.7 9.8 36.2 6 7 1.899 68.87 1 3800 3.8 9.8 37.2 4 7 1.849 68.87 1 3900 3.9 9.8 38.2 2 6 1,802 68.87 1 4000 4 9.8 39.2 6 1,757 68.87 1 4100 4.1 9.8 40.1 8 6 1,714 68.87 1 4200 4.2 9.8 41.1 6 1,673 68.87 6 1 4300 4.3 9.8 42.1 4 6 1.634 68.87 1 4400 4.4 9.8 43.1 2 6 1.597 68.87 1 4500 4.5 9.8 44.1 6 1.562 68.87 1 4600 4.6 9.8 45.0 8 5 1.528 68.87 1 4700 4.7 9.8 46.0 6 5 1.495 68.87 1 4800 4.8 9.8 47.0 4 5 1.464 68.87 1 4900 4.9 9.8 48.0 2 5 1,434 68.87 1 5000 5 9.8 49 5 1,406 68.87 1
[0039] [Fig-1] Physical representation of the connected weighted ball 1. Leather or rubber membrane. 2. Foam that holds and protects the sensors in the center of the connected weighted ball. 3. Central capsule which contains GPS, gyrometer, accelerometer, Wifi transmitter (registered trademark) and / or Bluetooth (registered trademark).
Claims
Claims
1. Connected weighted ball comprising a membrane filled with foam protecting a central capsule, the ball being characterized in that the central capsule comprises an accelerometer, a gyrometer, a GPS, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) and / or Wifi (registered trademark) transmitter making it possible to know the information linked to its movement in space and time.
2. Connected weighted ball according to claim 1 characterized in that the membrane is made of leather and / or rubber.
3. Connected weighted ball according to claim 1 characterized in that the Bluetooth transmitter (registered trademark) complies with the following characteristics: 5.3 (EATT, ISOC and LE Audio), transfer speed of 50MB / s minimum, interval of 200 meters minimum.
4. Connected weighted ball according to claim 1 characterized in that the Wifi transmitter (registered trademark) meets the following characteristics: 5 GHz and Spectrum 500 MHz minimum.
5. Connected weighted ball according to claim 1, characterized in that its mass is between 100 grams and 5 kilograms.
6. Connected weighted ball according to claims 1, 3 and 4 characterized in that the accelerometer, the gyrometer and the GPS thanks to the Bluetooth transmitter (registered trademark) and / or Wifi (registered trademark) transmit to a digital screen via software and / or an application the following information: Maximum speed, maximum acceleration, maximum angular speed, via positions and paths.
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