MODULAR SMART CONE-BASED REACTIVE DIRECTION CHANGE MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION SYSTEM FOR CHILD ATHLETES

Abstract

This invention relates to a modular, intelligent cone-based reactive change-of-direction measurement and evaluation system for child athletes, which can be used in the fields of sports science, athlete performance analysis, child and youth athlete development, reactive agility and change-of-direction training, football, basketball, tennis, athletics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, post-operative return-to-field monitoring, school physical education, sports academies, sports clubs, sports federations, sports technologies, mechatronic systems, wireless sensor networks, data analytics, and artificial intelligence-supported performance evaluation. Its feature is:The smart cones consist of a multi-color LED display array (1) which transmits visual target and / or directional stimuli to the athlete, an audible and / or vibration module (2) which transmits auditory and / or vibrational stimuli to the athlete, a proximity sensor (3) which detects the athlete's approach to the target cone, a pressure / touch sensor (4) which detects the athlete's physical contact with the target cone, an inertial measurement unit (5) which detects acceleration and angular velocity data related to the athlete's movement, a microcontroller and wireless communication module (6) which processes the data obtained from the proximity sensor (3), pressure / touch sensor (4) and inertial measurement unit (5), controls the multi-color LED display array (1) and the audible and vibration module (2) and provides wireless data and synchronization communication between the smart cones and the central unit and / or mobile application, and a battery (7) which provides electrical energy to the smart cones.

Description

1 TARIFF MODULAR SMART CONE-BASED REACTIVE FOR CHILD ATHLETES DIRECTION CHANGE MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION SYSTEM Technological Field: This invention has implications for sports science, athlete performance analysis, and child and youth athlete development. Reactive agility and change of direction training, football, basketball, tennis, athletics, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, postoperative return-to-field monitoring, school physical education, 10 sports academies, sports clubs, sports federations, sports technologies, mechatronics systems, wireless sensor networks, data analytics, and AI-powered performance. Modular smart cones for child athletes that can be used in assessment areas. It relates to a reactive deflection measurement and evaluation system based on reactive deflection. State of the Art: Today, sports science encompasses performance analysis, athlete development, and rehabilitation. in their fields athletes' agility, change of direction and reaction performances Various test and training systems are used for evaluation purposes. These 20 This includes specific tests such as the T-Test, Illinois Agility Test, 505 Test, and Pro-Agility Shuttle. Agility based on a course geometry and predefined movement sequences These tests are widely applied. In these tests, the athlete is evaluated at specific starting and ending points. moving between endpoints and predetermined change-of-direction points and performance evaluation is primarily based on the time taken to complete the course. 25 is being carried out. The movement route and direction changes to be applied in the aforementioned fixed-course tests The fact that the points are predetermined, and that the athlete can be tested by repeating the same test, This allows them to learn the course and the sequence of movements. In this case, they have 30. The performance data obtained shows the athlete's reactivity to an unexpected stimulus. rather than agility and the ability to make quick decisions, it relies on pre-learned or 2 It can reflect the execution performance of a memorized engine program. Specifically, monitoring the development of child and young athletes in football, basketball, tennis, and In sports like athletics, which require quick decision-making and changes of direction, this situation... measurements of the athlete's cognitive and physical performance in real field conditions This can lead to insufficient accuracy in representation. 5 In the known state of the technology, there are also illuminated devices such as BlazePod, FitLight and Reaction X. Touch-based reaction training devices are used. In such systems, specific Lighted units placed at certain points create a visual warning and activate the signal from the athlete. It is expected that the incoming unit will be directed towards and touch the unit in question. However, 10 In such applications, the primary focus is on the response time to visual stimuli or the time it takes to touch. The basis for this is the reaction that takes place between the perception of the stimulus and the decision to act. The duration of movement and the time it takes for the athlete to physically reach the goal are each In this situation, they cannot be measured in isolation from each other. This situation affects performance. is it the cognitive reaction speed or the physical movement capacity of a change? 15 This makes it difficult to objectively determine the source. Another deficiency in known techniques is the direction of the athlete's initial step, the direction in which they perform it. biomechanical factors such as angle of change, correct or incorrect target selection, and movement pattern. The problem is the inability to evaluate cognitive parameters in an integrated manner. Performance is limited. 20 Assessment based on a number of time or contact data points, especially regarding change of direction. a detailed analysis of the quality and accuracy of decision-making This makes it more difficult. Consequently, the movement leads to a loss of performance. patterns or movement characteristics that may be associated with a potential risk of injury sufficient and multidimensional data for early detection 25 It cannot be done. In addition, current practices may determine the difficulty level of tests or training based on the athlete's age. automatically based on gender, sport, and current performance level. inability to adapt, manual adjustment for different user groups and different tracks or 30 This leads to the need for test configurations. Fixed test geometries and Limited configuration options, different test elements of the same system, different sites. 3 Its dimensions and flexibility make it difficult to use for different sports branches. In addition, manually tracking times and matching multiple performance parameters the inability to record in a timely and automatic manner and the athlete's past performance The inability to track measurement data through a centralized structure over the long term; reliability, operational efficiency, repeatability, and longitudinal performance analysis 5 This creates technical limitations in terms of quality. Description of the invention: The invention allows for the creation of 10 devices that can operate independently and synchronize via wireless communication. a modular and scalable athlete consisting of smart cone nodes A performance measurement and training system is provided. Automatic network of smart cones. Thanks to their discovery and self-structuring capabilities, cones can be formed in a free number and in free form. It can be positioned in the geometry, thus without requiring any hardware changes. a flexible 15 that can be adapted to different field sizes, test structures and sports branches A platform is obtained. Thanks to this structure, a single set of equipment can be used for football, basketball, tennis, athletics and similar different sports branches, as well as child and youth athletes. development, school physical education, sports academies and rehabilitation practices It becomes possible to use it. The invention involves randomized, algorithmic, or pre-programmed test and training scenarios. Thanks to the fact that it can be created through programming or with the help of artificial intelligence, different tests Unique motion and alert scenarios can be implemented during the sessions. This allows... Instead of the athlete repeating a pre-learned sequence of movements, they use a variable sequence. the ability to perceive stimuli, make appropriate action decisions, and physically implement those decisions. This enables the process of turning learning into action. Dynamic scenario generation prevents rote memorization. reducing reactive agility and making decision-making performance more objective by contributing to the evaluation of test repeatability and test-retesting This increases the reliability of the measurements. The system evaluates the athlete's performance solely based on the total completion time. Instead of evaluating, separate reaction time from movement time. 4 It can measure this. However, it also measures the athlete's initial step direction, the angle of change of direction, and accuracy. Cognitive and biomechanical parameters such as decision rate and error rate are simultaneously This allows for the recording of information encompassing reaction, decision-making, and quality of action. A multi-dimensional performance evaluation can be carried out and the athlete's changes in performance are related to cognitive decision-making processes and physical movement 5 It is possible to analyze them separately in terms of their characteristics. Direction change and Evaluation of data regarding movement patterns that negatively affect performance or contributes to the early detection of movement characteristics that carry a potential risk of injury. It provides. Thanks to the adaptive challenge algorithm used in the invention, testing and training parameters according to the athlete's age, gender, sport, and performance level It can be adjusted automatically. This feature is especially useful for child and young athletes. Administering tests appropriate to developmental levels and different performance levels It allows users to be evaluated from the same platform. Difficulty 15 The system's ability to adapt the level based on performance data means it is not just about measurement. a dynamic training program that progresses in parallel with the athlete's development, not for a specific purpose. It also enables it to be used as a platform. Each smart cone features a multi-colored LED display array, a microcontroller, and 20 wireless communication module, inertial measurement unit (IMU), proximity sensor, pressure or Thanks to its touch sensor, audible alert module and vibration module, it can perform different types of functions. Generating stimuli and perceiving multiple data related to athlete movements. This is possible thanks to the rechargeable battery and energy management circuit of the system. It contributes to its operation in a portable and field-suitable structure. 25 Electronic and mechatronic hardware manufacturing and embedded software development techniques. The suitable system has the potential to be a mass-producible product platform. Thanks to the invention's ability to work integrated with mobile application and cloud infrastructure, testing and Performance data obtained from training sessions can be centrally recorded, 30 This can be reported and the athlete's development can be tracked longitudinally. The structure allows for the comparison of measurements taken at different dates, and performance. This allows for the identification of trends and long-term monitoring of the development process. This is achieved through the automated collection and reporting of data, enabling coaches to... or the need for manual timekeeping by the practitioner is reduced, much Parameterized performance analyses can be performed in a shorter time, eliminating the need for additional analysis work. It is possible to reduce the need for power. 5 The invention features a modular hardware architecture and software-based scenario and configuration. The combined use of these features allows for different use cases of the same platform. It enables scalability. The system is used in sports science and performance analysis, and children's... and youth athlete development, change of direction and agility training, football, basketball, 10 Tennis and athletics applications, surgery within the scope of physical medicine and rehabilitation. monitoring of return-to-field processes, school physical education and sports academies, etc. It can be applied in various fields. Additionally, the system's wireless sensor network, data analytics, and AI-powered performance evaluation infrastructure; sports technology companies, sports clubs, academies, schools, physiotherapy and rehabilitation centers, and sports 15 an integrated product and service platform that can be used by federations to create a subscription-based service model for mobile applications and cloud infrastructure. It also allows for presentation within this scope. Explanation of the Figures: 20 The invention will be described by referring to the attached figures, so that the features of the invention can be explained. It will be understood and appreciated more clearly, but the purpose of this invention is this obvious It is not about limiting it with regulations. On the contrary, the invention is defined by the accompanying claims. all alternatives, modifications and 25 that can 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 shaping, as well as the rules and conceptual features of the invention, in the most useful way. It should be understood that they are presented to provide a readily understandable definition. This in the drawings; 30 Figure 1 is a perspective view of the system. 6 Figure 2 shows the disassembled view of the system. Figure 3 shows the system during training. Illustrations that will help understand this invention are shown in the attached image. They are numbered and listed below with their names. 5 Explanation of References: 1. Multi-color LED display array 2. Audible alert & vibration module 10 3. Proximity sensor 4. Pressure / touch sensor 5. Unit of inertia measurement 6. Microcontroller & wireless communication module 7. Battery 15 Description of the Invention: The invention is a multi-color LED display array that provides the athlete with visual target and / or directional stimuli. (1), audible and / or vibrational stimulus module that transmits auditory and / or vibrational stimuli to the athlete (2), 20 Proximity sensor (3) which detects the athlete's approach to the target cone, the athlete's approach to the target pressure / touch sensor (4) that detects physical contact with the cone, the athlete’s movement inertial measurement unit (5) which detects the related acceleration and angular velocity data, proximity sensor (3), data obtained from the pressure / touch sensor (4) and the inertial measurement unit (5) functioning, multi-colored LED display array (1) with audible warning and vibration module (2) 25 controlling and smart cones interacting with each other and with the central unit and / or mobile application microcontroller and wireless that enables wireless data and synchronization communication. communication module (6), battery (7) which provides electrical energy to the smart cones It consists of. The invention utilizes at least one of the following communication protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi, ZigBee and / or UWB. via smart cones and / or central unit and / or mobile application 7 microcontroller and wireless that performs wireless data and synchronization communication. It has a communication module (6). The invention is a modular, intelligent cone-based reactive deflection measurement system for child athletes. This is a method for implementing the evaluation system, and the smart cones are 5. freely deployed in the field, automatic network discovery among smart cones This is achieved by wirelessly connecting the smart cones with a central unit and / or mobile application. Matching is done based on the athlete's age, gender, sport, and performance level. The athlete profile, containing at least one piece of information, must be entered into the system. Automatically determines the starting difficulty level based on your profile, randomly, 10 Target intelligent systems within the scope of algorithmic and / or AI-supported dynamic scenario generation. Determination of the cone, multi-color LED display array of the determined target smart cone (1) visual, auditory and / or vibrational via the audible and / or vibration module (2) Activating it in a way that generates a stimulus activates the target smart cone. subsequently, determining the moment and direction of the athlete's initial movement, athlete 15 Detection of the target reaching the smart cone and a timestamp of the target achievement. Event data recording, based on recorded timestamped event data. The next goal is to identify the smart cone in real time, the target smart cone. The reaction time is the time between activation and the athlete's first movement. The calculation is based on the time between the athlete's initial movement and the time they reach the target smart cone: 20. Calculating the time between them as travel time, using the recorded data. At least one of the following parameters: correct decision rate, number of errors, and sequence of actions. subsequent testing and / or based on determined and calculated performance metrics. The process of automatically updating the difficulty level of the training session. It includes the following steps. 25 The invention relates to inertial measurement of the athlete's initial direction of movement and / or angle of change of direction. Determination by processing the acceleration and / or angular velocity data obtained from unit (5). It includes the process step. 8 The invention enables the athlete to reach the target smart cone by using a proximity sensor (3) and / or Time to reach the target detected by the pressure / touch sensor (4) This includes the process step of generating the stamped event data. Detailed Description of the Invention: 5 The invention improves reactive change of direction, reaction, decision-making, and movement in child athletes. used for measuring and evaluating performance, different from each other They can operate independently and synchronize with each other via wireless communication. It is structured as a modular system consisting of interchangeable smart cones. 10 The smart cones used in the system are deployed on the field in a free number and with a free geometry. They can be positioned so that the field layout for the test or training to be conducted can be changed. They can be configured according to the usage conditions. Smart cones placed in the field, By performing automatic network discovery, they detect each other and the central unit and / or It pairs wirelessly via the mobile app. 15 The smart cones communicate with each other and with the central unit and / or mobile application. This is done via microcontroller and wireless communication module (6). Microcontroller and wireless communication module (6), BLE, Wi-Fi, ZigBee and / or Wireless data transmission via at least one of the UWB communication protocols and 20 It performs synchronization communication. In this context, smart cones are tested or... working in a coordinated manner during training and perception occurring at the cones Data regarding these events are transferred to the central system. Each smart The cone is powered by electricity independently in the field via a battery (7) is being carried out. 25 The athlete's age is taken into consideration when preparing the system for testing or training. The athlete's information must include at least one of the following: gender, sport, and performance level. Profiles are entered into the system via a central unit and / or mobile application. The entered profile... The starting difficulty level to be applied to the athlete will be 30, based on an evaluation of the athlete's profile. This is determined automatically. Thus, the start of the test or training session is determined automatically. The parameters are created based on the athlete's profile information defined in the system. 9 The smart cone will be used as a target at the start of the test or training. Within the scope of random, algorithmic and / or AI-assisted dynamic scenario generation. It is being determined. The smart cone, microcontroller, and wireless system identified as the target are being developed. Multicolor LED display array (1) controlled by communication module (6) 5 and / or activated via the audible alert and vibration module (2). Multicolored The LED display array (1) provides the athlete with the target by generating visual stimulus and color information. and / or direction of movement. The audible warning and vibration module (2) is visual. It creates auditory and / or vibrational stimuli in addition to or as an alternative to the main stimulus. This In this way, according to different test applications, visual, auditory and / or vibrational stimuli are used as single 10 It is used either alone or in combination. The activation time is recorded as soon as the target smart cone is activated, and the moment of the athlete's first movement and the direction of their first movement in response to the stimulus in question Acceleration and angular velocity data relating to the athlete's movement are determined. 15 It is perceived by means of the unit (5). The acceleration obtained from the unit of inertial measurement (5) and / or angular velocity data are processed to determine the athlete's initial direction of movement and / or orientation. The angle of change is determined. This allows the athlete to target... Data is obtained regarding the moment of initiation of movement in response to the stimulus and the direction of movement. The athlete moves towards the activated target smart cone, reaching the target at 20... The approach situation is detected non-contact by means of the proximity sensor (3). If the athlete physically touches the smart cone, that contact pressure / touch sensor (4) is detected by means of proximity sensor (3) and / or The sensing signals generated by the pressure / touch sensor (4) are transmitted to the microcontroller 25 and is transmitted to the wireless communication module (6) where it is processed. The athlete's Time to reach the target after determining that the target has reached the smart cone. Stamped event data is generated and this data is transmitted via wireless communication. It is transferred to the central unit and / or mobile application. Recording timestamped event data regarding the achievement of the target smart cone. Then the next target smart cone is determined in real time. The next target is determined randomly, algorithmically, and / or dynamically using artificial intelligence. This is being carried out within the scope of scenario production. The newly identified target is the smart cone. via multi-color LED display array (1) and / or audible warning and vibration module (2) is activated and the athlete is directed towards the new goal. Goal setting is the process of achieving the goal. activation, detection of the athlete's movement, identification of reaching the target, and 5 The processes for generating timestamped event data are used in test or training scenarios. It is repeated consecutively throughout the duration. In order to differentiate between an athlete's reaction time and movement time. The target is the moment the smart cone is activated, the athlete's initial movement, and the athlete's target 10. When they reach the smart cone, they are considered as separate time points. Target The time elapsed between the activation of the smart cone and the athlete's first movement. It is calculated as reaction time. The athlete's reaction time is measured between the moment of the initial movement and the target. The time elapsed between the moment it reaches the cone and the end is calculated as the movement time. Thus, reaction time and movement time are separated from each other, resulting in a performance of 15. These are defined as metrics. Time-stamped event data obtained during a test or training session, inertial measurement. Acceleration and / or angular velocity data obtained from unit (5) and target selections The data are processed together. Using this data, the athlete's reaction is analyzed. from the parameters of duration, movement duration, correct decision rate, number of errors and movement sequence At least one of them is calculated. Data obtained from the unit of inertial measurement (5) data regarding the initial direction of movement and / or the angle of change of direction are also processed. This is taken into consideration in the evaluation of the athlete's reaction, decision-making, and Multidimensional and disaggregated performance metrics related to movement performance 25 is being created. Performance calculated after the completion of a test or training session. The metrics are evaluated by the system. Based on the results obtained... The difficulty level to be applied in the athlete's next test and / or training session is 30. It updates automatically. The next level will be based on the updated difficulty level. Dynamic scenario to be implemented in the session and the activation process of the target smart cones 11 It is being redefined and the system can be adapted depending on athlete performance. It is ensured that it works in this way. 10 20 30

Claims

12 REQUESTS 1- Invention: Modular smart cone-based reactive deflection measurement for child athletes. and relates to the evaluation system, its characteristic is;  Multicolored LED display array that provides visual target and / or directional stimuli to the athlete 5 (1),  Auditory and / or vibration module that transmits auditory and / or vibrational stimuli to the athlete (2),  proximity sensor that detects the athlete's approach to the target cone (3),  pressure / touch sensor that detects the athlete’s physical contact with the target cone (4),  Inertial measurement that detects acceleration and angular velocity data related to the athlete's movement 10 unit (5),  proximity sensor (3), pressure / touch sensor (4) and inertial measurement unit (5) processing the obtained data, multi-colored LED display array (1) with audible warning and the vibration module (2) that controls the smart cones and the central unit 15 that provides wireless data and synchronization communication via mobile application and / or mobile application microcontroller and wireless communication module (6) and  The smart cones consist of a battery (7) that provides electrical energy. 2- Modular smart cone-based reactive directional system for child athletes mentioned in Claim 1. It is a change measurement and evaluation system, featuring BLE, Wi-Fi, ZigBee and / or 20 Between smart cones and / or via at least one of the UWB communication protocols. wireless data and synchronization communication with central unit and / or mobile application It has a microcontroller and a wireless communication module (6) that performs the operation. It is the characterization of the situation. 3- Invention: Modular smart cone-based reactive deflection measurement for child athletes. and is a method for implementing the evaluation system, its characteristic is;  Free placement of smart cones on the site,  By performing automatic network discovery among smart cones, the center of the smart cones is identified. pairing wirelessly with the unit and / or mobile application, 30  at least the following information about the athlete: age, gender, sport branch and performance level. Entering an athlete profile, including one person, into the system, 13  The starting difficulty level is automatically determined according to the entered athlete profile. determination,  Random, algorithmic and / or AI-powered dynamic scenario generation within the scope of determining the target smart cone,  The multi-color LED display array (1) and / or audible signal of the determined target smart cone 5 visual, auditory and / or vibrational stimuli via the warning and vibration module (2) Activated in a way that will create,  The target is the moment of the athlete's first movement and the initial movement following the activation of the smart cone. Determining the direction of movement,  Detection of the athlete's arrival at the target smart cone and 10 related to reaching the target. Recording timestamped event data,  The next target is smart based on the recorded timestamped event data. Real-time determination of the cone,  The time between when the target smart cone is activated and the athlete's first movement Calculating the time as reaction time, 15  The time between the athlete's initial movement and the time they reach the target smart cone Calculation as travel time,  Correct decision rate, number of errors, and sequence of actions are determined using recorded data. Determining at least one of the parameters  Next test and / or training based on calculated performance metrics 20 Steps for automatically updating the difficulty level of the session It includes. 4- The method mentioned in Claim 3, its characteristic is; the direction of the athlete's initial movement and / or The acceleration and / or angular velocity obtained from the unit of inertial measurement (5) of the angle of change of direction 25 It is characterized by the processing of data. 5- The method mentioned in Claim 3, its characteristic is that the athlete targets the smart cone. its arrival by proximity sensor (3) and / or pressure / touch sensor (4) by generating timestamped event data relating to detection and achievement of the target 30 It is the characterization of the situation.

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