WIRELESS AGILITY, SPEED, AND REACTIVE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION SYSTEM BASED ON MODULAR SLALOM POLE WITH PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202612188
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-21
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF MODULAR SLALOM POLE BASE WITH PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR WIRELESS AGILITY, SPEED AND REACTIVE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION SYSTEM 5 Technological Field: This invention has applications in sports science and performance analysis, including football, basketball, volleyball, handball, and Field and indoor sports like tennis, athletics, speed and agility tests, physical medicine and 10 rehabilitation, return to the field and performance monitoring, school physical education, sports academies, electronic timing systems, sports technologies, mechatronics and Modular slalom with photocell sensors that can be used in wireless sensor network applications. Stick-based wireless agility, speed, and reactive performance measurement and evaluation. It is related to the system. 15 State of the Art: Today, sports science encompasses performance analysis, athletics, field and indoor sports, and In physical performance assessments, athletes' speed, agility, and change of direction are 20 various electronic timing systems for measuring performance It is used in this sector. In this context, Brower TCi, Microgate Witty, and VALD are among the products used. SmartSpeed and Freelap-like wireless photocell-based timing systems These systems utilize infrared or similar optical sensing methods. Timing gates that utilize these technologies are often mounted on a tripod or separate carrier. 25 The elements are placed on the athlete's designated starting, intermediate measurement or time based on the principle of the optical beam being interrupted when passing through the endpoints. Measurements are being taken. The course is being created and the athlete's direction of movement is being determined. For the purpose of determination, a purely mechanical structure independent of the electronic measurement system was used. Slalom or agility poles are used. 30 2 In known techniques, photocell-based timing gates are used for course guidance. The fact that the slalom poles used are in independent product groups, the transportation and separate installation of numerous pieces of equipment during the application This requires photocells to be placed at appropriate measurement points along with their tripods. positioning, manual alignment of opposing sensors and slalom 5 The rods must also be positioned according to the test protocol to be applied. This is especially true for agility and change of direction, which have a large number of measurement points. This leads to longer installation times on the tracks, reduced portability, and equipment issues. This increases the quantity and thus the system cost. In current photocell-based timing systems, gates such as start, intermediate passage, and end can be controlled using photocells. Roles may need to be manually defined by the user, and the course The physical distances between the measurement points forming the system are determined automatically by the system. It cannot be measured and verified. Therefore, 10 m and 20 m sprint tests and the Illinois, T- Test 15 features specific layout geometries such as 505, Pro-Agility, and Zig-Zag. During the setup of the tests, the distances must also be measured by the user, and The equipment must be positioned in accordance with the relevant protocol. Placement the inability to automatically determine its geometry and the application based on this geometry The test protocol cannot be recognized automatically; the setup is dependent on user experience. this situation and the measurement resulting from incorrect distance or positioning 20 This can lead to differences becoming apparent. In photocell-based measurement systems, when a single-level optical beam is used... before the athlete's torso crosses the measuring line, limbs such as arms or legs Cutting the beam causes the timing event to be triggered at an unintended moment. 25 It is possible. Additionally, optical sensing structures aligned with a specific direction, Use in versatile course layouts where approaches are available from different directions. This can limit its flexibility. The planned geometry of the course versus the situation on the field. Automatic detection of discrepancies between the actual placement and the reported placement. The inability to measure these values is particularly problematic in standardized performance tests. a technical deficiency in terms of repeatability and comparability It constitutes. 3 On the other hand, in reactive light-based training systems like BlazePod and FitLight The athlete is given random or pre-selected visual stimuli to test their reaction and Decision-making focused training can be conducted. However, this type of training... systems, the precise passage detection offered by photocell-based timing gates and 5 It cannot provide the time measurement function within the same technical framework. Therefore... precise speed and agility timing combined with reactive decision-making tests In applications where different types of hardware and systems are desired to be implemented separately They may need to be used separately; measurement, training and performance tracking processes It is becoming difficult to manage it through a single and integrated platform. 10 Description of the invention: Thanks to this invention, slalom and agility can be achieved with precise timing functionality based on photocells. The navigation function used in the courses is on a single modular and wireless body with 15 They are assembled together. The photocell sensors are directly attached to the slalom pole body. Thanks to its integration, the same equipment can be used to physically create the track and It performs the functions of precisely perceiving the athlete's transition times together. It can bring them. Thus, the parts that need to be transported, placed on site and installed A more portable and faster-to-set-up measurement and training system by reducing the number of equipment. 20 The platform is obtained. The invention involves UWB-based time-of-flight measurement between rods. This is done by automatically adjusting the distances between the rods. This enables calculations. The obtained distance and settlement geometry data are 25. 10 by comparing it with a template library containing standard test protocols test protocols such as 20 m and 20 m sprint, Illinois, T-Test, 505, Pro-Agility and Zig-Zag It is possible to automatically recognize the created track geometry. This structure becomes the case after the system's deployment. This enables the implementation and faster initiation of the measurement process. 30 It provides. 4 Thanks to its UWB-based automatic distance measurement and verification feature, it tracks the course. The positions of the rods forming the structure and the distances between them can be controlled. The compatibility of the planned track geometry with the actual layout on the site can be determined. Planned layouts and a track creator available via a mobile application. The deviations between the physical layouts implemented are automatically recorded as 5. verifiability is ensured by standard test protocols conforming to the prescribed geometric conditions. This contributes to the application of the method. In this way, the reliability of the measurements is improved. repeatability and performance tests conducted at different times Comparability is being increased. The invention uses infrared beams positioned at two different heights. by comparing perceptual information from the athlete's arm or leg movements This allows for the filtering out of erroneous interruptions that may occur. Thus, the true more reliable identification of the transition event and precise timing data. It is possible to increase its accuracy. In addition, there is a 360° sensing alternative. 15 Thanks to its versatile course, there are approaches and transitions from different directions. By enabling the creation of patterns, the system's agility and adaptability are enhanced. The flexibility of use in testing is being increased. The invention incorporates precise photocell-based timing functions, as well as an LED display and audible alarm. Reactive signals are transmitted through warning and vibration modules based on random or predetermined scenarios. This enables the generation of stimuli. Thus, the same hardware infrastructure In addition to measuring speed and agility, reaction, decision-making, and reactivity are also used. Performance tests can also be carried out. Precise timing and reactivity. Bringing together training functions on a single platform, allowing 25 different pieces of the same equipment to be used simultaneously. By enabling its use for testing and training categories, it increases versatility in usage. It increases. The invention is a microcontroller-based wireless communication infrastructure encompassing BLE, Wi-Fi, and UWB. IMU, LED indicator, audible and vibrating alert units, rechargeable battery and energy 30 Thanks to its integrated structure including a control circuit, it is modular, portable and wireless. A measurement platform is being created. The performance data obtained will be used in a mobile application. and thanks to processing and storage with cloud-based infrastructures, athletes' performance longitudinal monitoring of their development, tests conducted on different dates. This makes it possible to compare results and create performance reports. It is coming. The integrated structure offered by the invention reduces installation time and the amount of equipment. reduction, increase measurement reliability, automatic track geometry verification and testing of multiple categories through a single hardware platform. This provides technical and operational advantages in terms of its feasibility. The scope of the invention includes sports science and performance analysis, football, basketball, volleyball, 10 field and indoor sports such as handball and tennis, speed and agility tests in athletics, physical medicine and return to the field and performance monitoring within the scope of rehabilitation, school physical education and sports academies and electronic timing, sports technologies, mechatronics and UWB / BLE An integrated measurement and system that can be used in wireless sensor network applications based on technology. It offers training infrastructure. 15 Explaining the Figures: The invention will be described by referring to the attached figures, so that the features of the invention can be explained. will be understood and appreciated more clearly, but the purpose of this invention is this particular 20 It is not about limiting it with regulations. On the contrary, the invention is defined by the accompanying claims. all alternatives, modifications, and options that could be included within the defined area The aim is to cover their equivalences. The details shown are only for the present invention. It is shown to illustrate the preferred arrangements and both the methods the shaping of both the rules and conceptual features of the invention in the most useful 25 It should be understood that they are presented to provide a readily understandable definition. This in the drawings; Figure 1 shows the disassembled and schematic view of the system. Illustrations that will help understand this invention are shown in the attached image. They are numbered and their names are given below. 6 Explanation of References: 1. Smart Slalom Pole 2. Body 5 3. Base Unit 4. Microcontroller 5. Wireless Communication Module 6. Inertial Measurement Unit 7. LED Indicator Array 10 8. Audible Alert Module 9. Vibration Module 10. Battery 11. Energy Management Circuit Description of the Invention: The invention involves placing devices at specific distances from each other on the field to create a path for athletes to move around. multiple smart slalom poles (1) that determine the smart slalom poles in question (1) housing the electronic components (2), smart slalom pole (1) 20 to the ground to the base unit (3) that fixes the athlete's passage at two different height levels Dual-height IR transmitter-receiver pair, processing sensor data and transit events. wireless between the microcontroller (4) and smart slalom sticks (1) wireless communication that enables communication and measures the distance between the rods inertial 25 module (5) that detects data on the movement of the smart slalom pole (1). to the unit of measurement (6), to the LED display array which creates a visual warning (7), to the audible warning to the sound alert module (8), to the vibration alert module (9), to the battery (10) which provides electrical energy to electronic components, charging of the battery (10) It has an energy management circuit (11) that regulates energy distribution operations. The invention enables the smart slalom pole (1) to return to an upright position after tipping over. It has a base unit (3). The invention is for athletes at ankle and trunk levels. 7 signals received from a dual-height IR transmitter-receiver pair that detects the transition It has a microcontroller (4) that determines the valid transition event by comparing. Invention of UWB-based time-of-flight measurement between smart slalom sticks (1) by determining the distance between the sticks and using BLE and / or Wi-Fi 5 wireless communication module (5) which performs wireless data transfer over has. The invention detects collision and / or overturning by sensing the movement of the smart slalom pole (1). (6) 10 inertial measurement unit that produces motion data for determining the condition has. The invention is a 360° device that detects athlete transitions from different approach directions. It features a dual-height IR transmitter-receiver pair with a sensing configuration. The invention involves the placement of multiple smart slalom poles (1) on the field, smart slalom Automatic discovery of the sticks (1) on the wireless network and UWB based Determining the distances between smart slalom poles (1) by distance measurement, Standard test protocol for settlement geometry obtained from specified distances Comparison with templates and test protocol corresponding to layout geometry 20 automatic determination or custom track selection, determined According to the test protocol, smart slalom poles (1) start, intermediate or finish gate Automatic assignment of roles, the athlete’s sequential smart slalom poles (1) IR The creation of time-stamped transition data upon interruption of the beams, two different Valid body 25 by comparing the IR beam interruptions perceived at altitude Distinguishing the transition from limb-derived beam interruption and time-stamped transition data transmitted wirelessly to a central system and / or mobile application The transfer process includes the following steps. The invention relates to the measured layout geometry of a 10 m sprint, a 20 m sprint, Illinois, T-Test, 505, 30. Comparison process with templates from Pro-Agility and / or Zig-Zag test protocols. It includes the step. 8 The invention is based on UWB-based distance measurement with a planned track geometry. Comparison of the determined actual settlement geometry and the geometries in question The process involves determining the deviation between them. The invention relates to the random activation of at least one of the smart slalom poles (1) in reactive test mode. and measurement of reaction time separately from photocell-based transit time It includes the process step. The invention consists of a randomly activated smart slalom pole (1) with an LED indicator array (7), and an audible 10 visual, audible and / or vibratory warnings via the warning module (8) and / or vibration module (9) This includes the step of generating an alert. The invention allows for the extraction of transition times, acceleration values, and other data from time-stamped transition data. Calculation of deceleration values, turning times, and left-right asymmetry index 15 It includes the process step. The invention allows the transfer of acquired measurement data to a mobile application and / or cloud server. transfer, recording and performance report from the said measurement data. It includes the creation process step. 20 Detailed Description of the Invention: The invention enables the measurement of athletes' speed, agility, change of direction, and reactive performance. and used for conducting training processes, photocell-based precision 25 timing and course guidance functions within an integrated structure. Wireless agility based on a modular slalom pole with a photocell sensor, It relates to the speed and reactive performance measurement and evaluation system. The system consists of multiple smart slalom poles that can be placed at different locations on the field. (1) occurs and each smart slalom pole (1) is physically 30 of the course. the creation of electronic detection systems for athlete transitions It enables its realization. 9 Each smart slalom pole (1) contains the electronic components necessary for the system to function. It includes a body (2) which contains the smart slalom pole. The body (2) contains the smart slalom pole. (1) electronic components that enable it to operate as an independent wireless node It allows for integrated positioning. The smart slalom pole has 5 (1) base unit to stand in the designated position on the field and be fixed to the ground (3) It is provided through. In the form of an application, the base unit (3), smart slalom After the bar (1) is knocked down as a result of impact or contact, it is put back upright. It is configured in a way that will allow it to rotate. During the installation of the system, multiple smart slalom poles (1), the speed to be applied, on the field to be suitable for agility or change of direction testing. After the smart slalom poles (1) are installed, the poles They are automatically discovered on the wireless network and communicate with each other. Communication, synchronization between smart slalom poles (1) and 15 Data transfer is carried out via the wireless communication module (5). Wireless communication module (5) uses UWB communication technology to communicate with neighbors Time-flight based distance measurement between smart slalom poles (1) It is carrying out. As a result of the measurement carried out, smart slalom poles (1) 20 The distances between them are determined automatically, and the resulting distance information is used. It is used to determine the track geometry created by the system. Wireless communication module (5), UWB based distance measurement as well as BLE and / or smart slalom poles via Wi-Fi (1), central system, mobile application 25 and / or performs wireless data transfer between relevant data processing units. The actual distances obtained by determining the distances between smart slalom poles (1) layout geometry, with standard test protocol templates defined in the system. They are being compared. This comparison includes the 10m sprint and the 20m sprint. Geometric 30 related to Illinois, T-Test, 505, Pro-Agility and Zig-Zag test protocols. Layout templates are used. These templates are used in conjunction with the measured geometry. The test protocol established in the field is automatically evaluated by assessing the match between them. This is determined by matching any of the standard test protocols. absence or the user wishes to use a different course In this case, a special course selection is made. After the test protocol was determined, smart slalom 5 was performed within the course. depending on the rods (1), the specified test protocol and their physical location The roles of starting, intermediate, or ending gate are assigned automatically. Thus... The functions of the measurement points along the course depend on the layout geometry. The system is being determined and prepared for the measurement process. Mobile application UWB-based distance measurement with planned track geometry created from 10 The actual field geometry determined as a result is compared, and the aforementioned Positional and / or distance deviations between geometries are determined. Detection of the athlete's passage through the course is made by the smart slalom pole (1) Dual height IR transmitter-receiver pair positioned integrated with the body (2) 15 This is accomplished through a dual-height IR transmitter-receiver pair, distinct from each other. It generates an infrared beam at two altitude levels and the athlete in question It detects interruptions that occur during the passage of light beams. one of the elevation levels involves transitions at ankle level, the other elevation level The level is positioned to detect transitions at body level. 20 Beam interruption signals obtained from a dual-height IR transmitter-receiver pair. It is processed by the microcontroller (4). The microcontroller (4) processes two different heights. the timing and / or sequence of beam interruptions occurring at this level comparing and determining the athlete's valid trunk transition from limbs such as arms or legs 25 It distinguishes it from beam interruptions caused by other factors. Determining a valid transition. A time-stamped transition event is generated by the microcontroller (4) and The transition event in question was transmitted to the central system via the wireless communication module (5). and / or transferred to the mobile application. In one application, a dual-height IR transmitter-receiver pair can be used from different approach directions. 360° sensing system for detecting athlete transitions 11 It is structured. Thanks to this structure, the smart slalom pole (1) can be approached from different directions. Detection of athlete transitions in multi-faceted course layouts requiring close approach is being carried out. The movement state of the smart slalom pole (1) is determined by the inertial 5 located inside the body (2). It is detected by means of the unit of measurement (6). Inertial unit of measurement (6), smart slalom movement, impact and / or overturning to which the bar (1) is subjected It generates data and transmits that data to the microcontroller (4). Thus, data on the physical condition of the smart slalom pole (1) is electronically transmitted. It is determined as follows: 10 In addition to precise transition timing, the system also includes reactive performance tests. It has a working mode aimed at its implementation. Reactive test In this mode, at least one of the smart slalom poles (1) that make up the course is randomly activated. The activated smart slalom pole (1) gives a visual warning via the LED indicator array 15 (7), audible alert via audible alert module (8) and vibrating alert via vibrating module (9) It is created through this means. These warnings can be used individually or in combination with each other. is formed in this way and the athlete is directed to the relevant smart slalom pole (1) is provided. The time the warning was generated during the reactive test and the athlete's relevant smart slalom when the rod (1) is detected by the dual height IR transmitter-receiver pair The reaction time is calculated by determining the time between the two reactions. Reaction time, It is processed as a separate measurement parameter from the photocell-based transition time, and Thus, both precise transition timing and reactive decision-making are possible through the same system. 25 Measurement data regarding delivery performance is obtained. Each of the smart slalom poles (1) that the athlete passes through along the course Timestamped data is being generated for the crossing point. This time... Using stamped transition data, transition times, acceleration values, and deceleration 30 The values, rotation times, and left-right asymmetry index are calculated. The obtained Measurement and calculation data are transmitted to the mobile wireless communication module (5) 12 The data is transferred to the application and / or cloud server, recorded, and transmitted to the athlete. It is used in generating reports on performance. The recorded data Longitudinal performance of measurements taken at different times via this method Monitoring is being carried out. The field electronic components located inside the body (2) of the smart slalom pole (1) The battery (10) requires electrical energy to operate independently under these conditions. is provided by. Charging the battery (10) and electronic components. The energy distribution carried out is regulated by the energy management circuit (11). Thus, smart slalom poles (1) do not require an external wired power connection. 10 It is designed to operate wirelessly and independently in the field without being detected. 20 30
Claims
13 REQUESTS 1- The invention describes a wireless agility, speed, and mobility system based on a modular slalom pole with a photocell sensor. It relates to a reactive performance measurement and evaluation system, and its characteristic is; placed at specific distances from each other on the field and athlete transition 5 Multiple smart slalom poles that determine its route (1), containing the electronic components of the smart slalom poles (1) body (2), Base unit (3) that fixes the smart slalom pole (1) to the ground, Dual-height IR 10 detects athlete passage at two different height levels. transmitter-receiver pair, microcontroller that processes sensor data and identifies transition events (4), Smart slalom poles (1) enable wireless communication between the poles wireless communication module (5) that measures the distance between them Inertial measurement that detects data on the movement of the smart slalom pole (1) 15 unit (6), an array of LED indicators that create a visual warning (7), an audible alert module that generates an audible alert (8), a vibration module that generates a vibrating stimulus (9), Battery (10) and 20 that provide electrical energy to electronic components energy management system that regulates the charging and energy distribution processes of the battery (10) It is characterized by having a circuit (11). 2- Wireless modular slalom pole based on photocell sensor mentioned in Claim 1. It is an agility, speed, and reactive performance measurement and evaluation system, and its characteristic is; 25 The base that allows the smart slalom pole (1) to return to the upright position after a fall. It is characterized by having unit (3). 3- Wireless modular slalom pole based on photocell sensor mentioned in Claim 1. It is an agility, speed, and reactive performance measurement and evaluation system, and its feature is; 30 Dual-height IR transmitter that detects athlete transitions at ankle and torso levels. 14 By comparing the signals received from the receiver pair, it determines whether a valid transition event is occurring. It is characterized by having a microcontroller (4). 4- Wireless modular slalom pole based on photocell sensor mentioned in Claim 1. It is an agility, speed, and reactive performance measurement and evaluation system, and its feature is; 5 by performing UWB-based time-of-flight measurement between smart slalom poles (1) determining the distance between the sticks and transmitting wireless data via BLE and / or Wi-Fi. It is characterized by having a wireless communication module (5) that performs the transmission. It is done. 5- Wireless modular slalom pole based on photocell sensor mentioned in Claim 1. It is an agility, speed, and reactive performance measurement and evaluation system, the characteristic of which is; by detecting the movement of the smart slalom pole (1) the collision and / or overturning situation It has an inertial measurement unit (6) that produces motion data for its determination. It is a characterization. 15 6- Wireless modular slalom pole based on photocell sensor mentioned in Claim 1. It is an agility, speed, and reactive performance measurement and evaluation system, the characteristic of which is; 360° sensing that detects athlete transitions from different approach directions. It is characterized by having a dual-height IR transmitter-receiver pair with the following configuration: 20 It is done. 7- The invention is a wireless agility, speed, and mobility system based on a modular slalom pole with a photocell sensor. a system for the implementation of reactive performance measurement and evaluation It is a method, and its characteristic is; 25 placement of more than one smart slalom pole (1) on the field, Automatic discovery of smart slalom poles (1) on the wireless network between UWB based distance measurement and smart slalom poles (1) determining distances, Standard test 30 of the settlement geometry obtained from the determined distances comparison with protocol templates and corresponding layout geometry automatic determination of the test protocol or selection of a specific track to be carried out, Start, intermediate transition to smart slalom poles (1) according to the determined test protocol or automatic assignment of gate roles, Upon the athlete cutting the IR beams of successive smart slalom poles (1) 5 Generation of timestamped transit data, by comparing IR beam interruptions detected at two different altitudes Distinguishing a valid trunk transition from a limb-derived beam interruption, Timestamped access data transmitted wirelessly to the central system and / or Transfer to mobile application 10 It is characterized by including process steps. 8- The method mentioned in Claim 7, its characteristic is that the measured settlement geometry is 10 m sprint, 20 m sprint, Illinois, T-Test, 505, Pro-Agility and / or Zig-Zag test protocols It is characterized by including the process step of comparing it with the relevant templates. 15 9- The method mentioned in Claim 7, characterized by its compatibility with the planned track geometry and UWB (Universal Width Board). the actual settlement geometry determined as a result of distance measurement based on the ground the process of comparing and determining the deviation between the geometries in question It is characterized by the fact that it includes step 20. 10- The method mentioned in claim 7, its characteristic is; intelligent slalom in reactive test mode. random activation of at least one of the rods (1) and reaction time of the photocell It is characterized by including the process step of measuring it separately from the transition time based on the data. It is done. 25 11- The method mentioned in claim 10, its feature is; randomly activated smart slalom. on its bar (1) LED indicator array (7), audible warning module (8) and / or vibration module (9) includes the process step of generating visual, audible and / or vibrating alerts. It is characterized by... 30 16 12- The method mentioned in Claim 7, its characteristic is; to extract intermediate time-stamped transition data. transition times, acceleration values, deceleration values, turning times, and It is characterized by including the step of calculating the left-right asymmetry index. It is done. 13- The method mentioned in Claim 7, its characteristic is that the obtained measurement data is transmitted via mobile devices. transferring, recording and measuring the data to the application and / or cloud server. It is characterized by including the process of generating a performance report from the data. It is done. 15 25