126 results about "Sports Performances" patented technology

A sport movement analyzer and training device and method, in real time, detect, analyze, correct and re-create sport movements of a user. An analyzer is secured to a user's wrist engaged in sport movements. A sensing unit in the analyzer provides signals representative of the movement of the wrist at various swing positions along a swing path during a sport movement. A processor in the analyzer processes the signals to measure various parameters descriptive of a sport performance of the user at the swing positions along the swing path. Stored programs in the analyzer service the processor in processing the signals representative of the sport performance for display to the user. A history of past sport performances by the user is stored for comparison purposes with current sport performances.

System determines impact of a helmet, comprising: accelerometer and processor, the accelerometer detecting acceleration of the helmet, the processor configured to process the signals from the accelerometer to determine impact of the helmet. System determines athletic performance, comprising: pressure sensor for sensing change in elevation; microprocessor for processing signals from the pressure sensor to determine vertical speed corresponding to the change in elevation; and display for reporting the vertical speed to a user. System assesses athletic performance, comprising: protective housing configured for attachment to a human-powered sport vehicle; GPS sensor configured with the housing for generating earth position signals; microprocessor configured with the housing for processing the signals to determine speed and distance traveled of the sport vehicle; and display configured with the housing for displaying one or both of the speed and distance traveled to a user of the human-powered sport vehicle.

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for detecting and measuring performance characteristics and metrics of participants and vehicles. These performance characteristics and metrics include, but not are limited to, airtime, g-force, spin, rotation, drop distance, acceleration, and video and still images. These vehicles include, but are not limited to a snowboard, ski, skateboard, wakeboard, motorcycle, bicycle, ice skates and rollerblades. In one implementation, a camera provides near real-time images and video footage of a participant's actions on a vehicle which can be correlated with performance metrics. The camera may be located on the participant, the participant's vehicle or other equipment, or from some other observation point. The images recorded by the camera can be downloaded to a recording or other storage device to produce memorabilia (e.g., a CD ROM, or video cassette). If desired, the images can be sent in real-time through an event system and network (e.g., using a radio or other transmitter) to television, the Internet, and to other locations for producing the memorabilia or for providing images to television display devices, such as those located in a ski lodge for entertainment purposes or in a coach's or personal trainer's office for training purposes.

The present invention relates to a sole (100; 200) for a shoe (300), in particular for a cycling shoe (300), comprising: (a.) a three-dimensionally shaped rim (110); and (b.) a plurality of first reinforcing struts (121-127; 221-222), wherein (c.) at least two (122-125; 221-222) of the plurality of first reinforcing struts (121-127; 221-222) extend from a heel region (112) of the rim (110) of the sole (100; 200) to a toe region (115) of the rim (110) of the sole (100; 200), and wherein (d.) the rim (110) of the sole (100; 200) and the plurality of first reinforcing struts (121-127; 221-222) are integrally manufactured as a single piece in an additive manufacturing process.

Methods and apparatus for capture, processing, storage, retrieval and display of goaltending sports performance metrics, analytics, and video, comprising a portable computing device (20), with touch-input display (100), specially adapted to receive and process telemetry metrics from movement and position sensors and multiple-angle video devices (40). Inertial measurement sensors (10) attached to or embedded in goaltender equipment (2) and three-dimensional space sensors (30) arranged In the vicinity of a goal or net (3) create a digital environment for processing, analyzing, and translating goaltender performance metrics to Improved performance by goaltender testing, evaluation and comparison, and review of video and performance metrics during and after games and practices. Gesture-based user Interfaces and sensor-based automated video tagging expedite tagging video with contextualized metadata characterizing identified goaltending events. System (50) stores tagged video, performance metrics, analytics and summarized test scores to a remotely accessible Performance Library (55) for game, season, and career assessment.

The invention pertains to the establishment, implementation and management of a personalized information system pertinent to a user's general health, wellness and / or sport performance. Disclosed is a system capable of transcutaneous measurement of a subject including at least one light source, at least one light detector, and at least one component for generating or storing at least one value of VC02 or at least one value of V02 from the detected signal. Further, disclosed is a portable device for analyzing the composition of the respired gasses of a subject including at least one air flow conduit through which the subject can inspire or expire air through the body of the device, at least one sampling portal, an oxygen sensor, and at least one flow sensor. A dual-battery system is also provided by which an uninterrupted power supply can be provided for electronic components.

System determines impact of a helmet, comprising: accelerometer and processor, the accelerometer detecting acceleration of the helmet, the processor configured to process the signals from the accelerometer to determine impact of the helmet. System determines athletic performance, comprising: pressure sensor for sensing change in elevation; microprocessor for processing signals from the pressure sensor to determine vertical speed corresponding to the change in elevation; and display for reporting the vertical speed to a user. System assesses athletic performance, comprising: protective housing configured for attachment to a human-powered sport vehicle; GPS sensor configured with the housing for generating earth position signals; microprocessor configured with the housing for processing the signals to determine speed and distance traveled of the sport vehicle; and display configured with the housing for displaying one or both of the speed and distance traveled to a user of the human-powered sport vehicle.

The invention concerns wearable electronic devices, systems and methods for sports performance monitoring. In one embodiment, the invention provides a device comprising a heartbeat sensor for providing a heartbeat signal, a motion sensor for providing a motion signal and processing means adapted to calculate at least one performance parameter depicting said sports performance and / or the person using temporal characteristics of periodic features of the heartbeat signal compared with temporal characteristics of periodic features in the motion signal. The invention allows for utilization of an existing relation between cadence and heart rate for characterizing the performance or the person in a novel way.

Technology for supporting personal sports performance moves from laboratory to field use only as and if instrumentation is designed both to meet its specific function(s) and to least hinder the athlete's performance. Even a standard wristwatch degrades an athlete's optimal motions when an athlete reads it while training or competing. This invention details a casing and strap (more specifically said casing's and strap's interacting shapes' and attachments' form, lie, and linkage), and controls, for a display for monitoring / sensory and / or feedback / reporting sports instrumentation, which meet both the sports instrumentation's and athlete's functional needs, as the casing and strap place the display and control diagonally across yet flush with the athlete's forearm.

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for detecting and measuring performance characteristics and metrics of participants and vehicles. These performance characteristics and metrics include, but not are limited to, airtime, g-force, spin, rotation, drop distance, acceleration, and video and still images. These vehicles include, but are not limited to a snowboard, ski, skateboard, wakeboard, motorcycle, bicycle, ice skates and rollerblades. In one implementation, a camera provides near real-time images and video footage of a participant's actions on a vehicle which can be correlated with performance metrics. The camera may be located on the participant, the participant's vehicle or other equipment, or from some other observation point. The images recorded by the camera can be downloaded to a recording or other storage device to produce memorabilia (e.g., a CD ROM, or video cassette). If desired, the images can be sent in real-time through an event system and network (e.g., using a radio or other transmitter) to television, the Internet, and to other locations for producing the memorabilia or for providing images to television display devices, such as those located in a ski lodge for entertainment purposes or in a coach's or personal trainer's office for training purposes.

A sport performance evaluation method and system. The method includes storing a user-defined physical profile, displaying a set of images where each image in the set depicts a different variation of an element of imperfect sport performance, and selecting at least one image in the set most closely depicting an element of imperfect sport performance exhibited by a user who is associated with the user-defined physical profile. The method also includes diagnosing at least one cause for the imperfect sport performance based upon the stored at least one selected image and the stored user-defined physical profile. The system can include a user-defined physical profile and at least one set of images depicting an element of imperfect sport performance where each image in the set depicts a different variation of the element. The system can also include at least one data repository and at least one computing device.

The present invention is directed to a dietary supplement comprising palatinose or a derivative thereof. The dietary supplement may be a nutritional product, a sports performance product, a weight loss product or a meal replacement product. The present invention is also directed to a method of increasing the absorption of a compound into the bloodstream, cells and tissue comprising administering palatinose, or a derivative thereof, in combination with the compound. The present invention also relates to a diluent for parenteral compounds. The diluent comprises palatinose or a derivative thereof. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a method of decreasing the recovery time to pre-performance levels of total adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels in a mammal comprising administering palatinose, or a derivative thereof, to the mammal. The present invention is further directed to a method of supplying a compound to a diabetic patient, burn victim patient or trauma victim patient. The method comprises administering palatinose, or a derivative thereof, in combination with the compound.

The embodiments herein provide a method and system for monitoring, analyzing, improving and giving instant feedback on sports performance of an individual. The embodiments also provide a system and method to create visual representation of a sports action without the use of any visual data capture mechanisms. The system includes a game monitoring device, a communication network, a remote server, and a computing device. The remote server comprises a filtering and signal processing module, an analytics module, a database, and an artificial intelligence module. The computing device incudes several modules and a user interface. The game monitoring device detects several data points from the player and transmits the same to the remote server. The remote server filters and processes the signals for analyzing each shot and the game of the player. The analysis is visualized and displayed on the user computing device.

An item of clothing is adapted to be worn against the skin, and comprises at least one panel adapted to provide targeted compression of at least 20% of the total length of a specific surface vein in the body, or adapted to provide targeted compression of at least 20% of a specific plexus of veins, a specific lymphatic plexus, drainage plexus or a collection of lymphatic vessels. The clothing is useful in a method of reducing recovery time in a human or other mammal, after a period of activity and in a method of enhancing performance, in particular sports performance, in a human or other mammal. It may also improve the conditioning of the skin and aid lymphatic drainage, and can be used in the treatment of certain medical conditions.

The invention relates to sports monitoring equipment and methods. The invention provides a device or system comprising means for reading a heartbeat signal corresponding to heartbeat of the person during the performance, and means for reading a motion signal corresponding to motion of the person during the performance. There are also computing means for estimating energy consumption of the person during the performance using one or both of said signals. According to the invention, the device or system further comprises means for determining the type of the sports performance. The computing means for calculating the energy consumption parameter are adapted to utilize said heartbeat signal, said motion signal or both signals in combination in a manner depending on the type of the sports performance determined. The invention allows for accurate estimation of energy consumption in versatile sports.

The invention pertains to the establishment, implementation and management of a personalized information system pertinent to a user's general health, wellness and / or sport performance. A novel set of portable devices with calorimetric, metabolic sensing, computing and communication capabilities are used for non-stop real-time measurement and display as well as long-term logging of highly accurate information about a user's metabolic state. Continuous real-time feedback on the user's respiratory quotient (RQ) and other data may be provided. A novel dual-battery system is also provided by which an uninterrupted power supply can be provided for electronic components. The personalized information system is further designed to consider measured and calculated metabolic parameters in relation to manually specified, user-specific goal(s), and to provide feedback about the user's progress with regards to these goals over the short- and long term. The system may be used to continuously determine the real-time nutritional state, energy uptake and energy expenditure level of the user, and may provide subsequent personalized nutritional- and exercise guidance to advance the user's efficiency at achieving and maintaining his / her specific health, wellness and / or sport performance goal(s). The invention also integrates user information, such as, but not limited to real-time energy uptake and real-time energy balance with social networking / gaming and other social interactions.

A sport performance enhancing system includes a left glove, a right glove, a vest, a belt, a left shoe, a right shoe, and a plurality of resistance bands. The left glove and the right glove each consist at least one D-ring which provide the attachment of the left and right glove with the plurality of resistance bands. The vest also consist a plurality of vest rings that attaches with the plurality of resistance bands, attaching the left and right glove. A plurality of O-rings and a shoe D-ring in the left and right shoe are attached to the plurality of resistance band from one end, and the free end of the plurality of resistance bands attaches with a plurality of vertical rings and a plurality of horizontal rings which are positioned around the belt.

A measurement device may include one or more inductive structures coupled to a signal processor that measures changes in inductance. As the inductive structure moves in relation to an external conducting object, inductance changes may occur in the inductive structure. By analyzing the changes in inductance, the system may determine spatial relationships concerning the measurement device. Additionally, at least one inductive structure may be placed behind a conductive impact surface, allowing for measurement of impact characteristics without disturbing the impact surface. The measurement device may be used in or on sports equipment, such as a golf club.

A sports monitoring system and method. One disclosed system can be used during skiing and includes a controller transceiver that can be hand held, two ski boot pressure monitor / transmitters, and earphones connectable to the controller / transceiver. The system can be used to provide, through the earphones, sound indicative of pressure applied or not applied by a skier toward a portion of a boot while skiing. The system may also include a proximity sensor mounted within one of the ski boot pressure monitor / transmitters. The system can thereby provide sound responsive to the proximity detector's detection of one boot being at or not at a distance, or within or outside of a distance range, with respect to the other boot.

The invention discloses a double-protein sports milk and a preparation method thereof. The preparation method comprises the steps of hydration, burdening, homogenization, sterilization, filling and the like. The double-protein sports milk is prepared from soybean protein powder, whey protein powder, casein powder, raw milk, dietary fiber, fat or fatty acid, sugar or a sweetening agent compound stabilizer, and a thickening agent as the raw materials, is thick in taste, sufficient in milk fragrance and convenient to drink, and is an optimal selection of protein supplement food for general sportscrowds. Meanwhile, through scientific animal and plant protein collocation, the amino acid supply duration is prolonged, muscle nutrition and energy supply in the sports process are guaranteed, the sports performance is effectively improved, the sports injury risk is reduced, and the recovery effect after sports is improved.

The invention discloses a body-building and electricity-generating tai chi tray sports machine. The invention consists of a left tai chi tray power input device, a right tai chi tray power input device, a movement accelerating device, a generating device and a machine frame body. When a person grasps the handle on the tai chi tray to turn the tai chi tray to move the upper limb joints for body-building, the power is transmitted by the left tai chi tray power input device and the right tai chi tray power input device to the movement accelerating device. The movement accelerating device accelerates the hand rotating speed of the tai chi tray and transmits to the generating device to convert the kinetic energy into electricity during movement. The community body-building and electricity-generating tai chi tray sports machine collects the energy consumed during the upper limb movement for body-building on the tai chi tray sports machine and convert the consumed energy into electricity which is stored in the energy storage cell for daily lighting, communication and recreation. The invention improves the sports performance of simple community outdoor tai chi tray sports machine and integrates body-building and electricity generating as a whole, thus being novel sports equipment.

Method and a system for providing a skill training and reward program is provided. The method comprises steps for registering a player for particular sport or skill, associating a coach or other sponsor with that user, permitting the creation of one or more challenges that are intended to improve the skill, importing information regarding the user's completion of the challenge, enabling a coach or other user to confirm completion of the challenge and initiate a badge or reward for appropriate completion. The system includes a database for storing information, a challenge software module for enabling the assignment or configuration of a challenge, a data import module for receiving and storing data associated with at least one selected challenge and a software awards module for triggering an award (if any) associated with completing the challenge. The software award module is configured to issue both virtual awards (such as badges) or to transmit an application programming interface call to an online store or vendor for issuing a physical award.

Sport performance apparel be it motorcycle jackets, helmets, ski jackets, pant, biking, etc, to which a flat electro-luminescent lamp has been added to illuminate upon activation of braking (on a motorcycle) or upon manual activation (recreational, professional purposes, and at dance clubs), using wireless circuitry to increase visibility of the wearer in all light conditions.

The invention discloses a wireless remote control system for a powered surfboard. The wireless remote control system comprises a controller and a control handle, wherein the controller is provided with a single chip microcomputer; the control handle is provided with a multi-purpose control switch and an accelerator trigger position sensor and is connected with the controller in a wireless remote control manner; the controller with the single chip microcomputer is communicated with an accelerator executer on a carburetor on a two-stroke water-cooled engine through a wire and is communicated with a receiving unit decoder through a wire. Three operation modes in which a user lies on the powered surfboard, stands on the powered surfboard with a pull rope and freely stands on the powered surfboard are achieved, and the using requirements of the user at different stages are met; meanwhile, both hands and both arms of an advanced athlete are liberated, the advanced athlete can freely exercise and participate in body balance, an operator of the powered surfboard can experience a sport enjoyment completely consistent with that from an unpowered surfboard at any time, and the sport performance of the powered surfboard is improved.

The invention discloses a wireless remote control system for a powered surfboard. The wireless remote control system comprises a controller and a control handle, wherein the controller is provided with a single chip microcomputer; the control handle is provided with a multi-purpose control switch and an accelerator trigger position sensor and is connected with the controller in a wireless remote control manner; the controller with the single chip microcomputer is communicated with an accelerator executer on a carburetor on a two-stroke water-cooled engine through a wire and is communicated with a receiving unit decoder through a wire. Three operation modes in which a user lies on the powered surfboard, stands on the powered surfboard with a pull rope and freely stands on the powered surfboard are achieved, and the using requirements of the user at different stages are met; meanwhile, both hands and both arms of an advanced athlete are liberated, the advanced athlete can freely exercise and participate in body balance, an operator of the powered surfboard can experience a sport enjoyment completely consistent with that from an unpowered surfboard at any time, and the sport performance of the powered surfboard is improved.

A personalized sports equipment includes at least one zodiac based design element being joined to a surface of the sports equipment. The at least one zodiac based design element comprises an element chosen from a group of zodiac symbols corresponding to a birth date of an intended user of the sports equipment. A birth stone is joined to the sports equipment. The birth stone is corresponding to the birth date of the intended user where the sports equipment is personalized for the intended user to motivate the intended user's well being and sports performance.