Electronic Manikin Strike Sectors and Position Mat Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current combat training and fitness methods face challenges such as limited space, time constraints for instructor feedback, and difficulty in finding suitable training partners, which hinder effective learning and progression in martial arts and fitness workouts.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an electronic manikin with strike sectors and a mat with position sectors, equipped with detectors and indicators, controlled by a processor that provides real-time feedback and adaptive training through a training file, allowing for improved combat training, athletic training, and workouts with enhanced interaction and challenge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional combat training methods are used with punching bags, then space requirements are reduced, but interaction and training effectiveness are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of a training partner through electronic manikin and mat systems that simulate human interaction. The electronic manikin with strike sectors and mat with position sectors reproduces the interaction dynamics of human sparring partners, allowing users to train with realistic feedback without requiring actual partners or extensive space.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from physical human interaction to a multi-dimensional electronic sensing system. By incorporating strike detectors, position detectors, and visual indicators across multiple dimensions (strike force, position accuracy, timing), the system creates a richer training environment that exceeds simple physical space constraints.
2Reliability
If instructor feedback is increased for improved learning, then training quality improves, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements immediate automated feedback through visual indicators that show users their strike accuracy and position accuracy in real-time. The strike indicator provides instant correction on strike sector accuracy, while the position indicator immediately shows foot placement accuracy, eliminating waiting time for instructor feedback while maintaining high training quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to self-correct their techniques by providing real-time visual feedback on their performance. Users can independently assess their strike accuracy and position accuracy without requiring continuous instructor intervention, allowing them to learn and improve through self-directed practice while minimizing time loss.
3Adaptability or versatility
If training partners are found to provide adaptation and surprise, then skill development improves, but availability and consistency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a dynamic training system where the electronic manikin and mat can be programmed with varying difficulty levels and training scenarios. The system adapts to user performance by providing different challenge levels, maintaining consistent availability while offering the adaptability normally provided by human partners.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a method, a device, a system and/or a manufacture of training utilizing a target comprising strike sectors and/or a mat comprising position sectors indicated to the user. In one embodiment, a method for combat training, athletic training, and workout includes determining a position sector ID from a training file associated with a position sector visually identified on a mat including a position detector. A strike sector ID is determined associated with a strike sector on a strike target capable comprising a strike detector and capable of receiving a strike from a human extremity. A first indicator signal is generated to communicate the foot placement to the user and a second indicator signal communicates the strike sector. A strike signal is received from the strike and/or a position signal is received from the foot placement on the mat. The user's strike and/or positioning performance may be assessed.