Impact Force Feedback System with Integrated Striking Surface Sensors

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current training methods for athletes lack effective tools for measuring and analyzing impact forces during martial arts and boxing training, limiting the ability to provide precise feedback and optimize training routines.

Innovation Solution

An impact force feedback system (IFFS) that includes force-sensing resistors integrated into a flexible striking surface, communicating with a control module to analyze and display impact force data, along with physiological measurements, on a user-friendly interface, allowing for customized workout routines and real-time feedback.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional training methods are used without impact measurement tools, then training can be performed freely, but precise feedback and optimization of training routines cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimpact force measurementVSAvoidtraining system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex mechanical impact measurement systems with electronic force-sensing resistors integrated into the striking surface. This substitution enables precise impact force measurement while reducing mechanical complexity through electronic sensing and digital processing of impact data.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The control module serves as an intermediary between the force-sensing resistors and the display system, processing impact force data and translating it into useful training feedback. This intermediary component simplifies the overall system by centralizing data processing and coordination between sensors and output devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If multiple sensors are integrated into the striking surface to capture detailed impact data, then measurement precision improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimpact force data accuracyVSAvoidsensor integration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple force-sensing resistors into a single integrated striking surface, combining their functions into one unified sensor array. This merging approach maintains high measurement precision across multiple impact zones while reducing overall system complexity through integrated design and centralized data processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The striking surface with integrated force-sensing resistors serves multiple functions: it acts as both the training target and the measurement device. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate sensors and mounting systems, reducing device complexity while maintaining comprehensive impact measurement capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If real-time impact force feedback is provided to athletes, then training efficiency improves, but information processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining efficiencyVSAvoiddata processing load

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential impact force data from the sensor array and processes it through the control module to generate relevant training feedback. By extracting and focusing on key parameters rather than processing all raw sensor data, the system maintains high training efficiency while minimizing unnecessary information processing load.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Productivity

If customized workout routines with specific impact targets are implemented, then training optimization improves, but system adaptability requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining optimizationVSAvoidworkout customization flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The control module dynamically adjusts workout parameters and feedback based on real-time impact force data from the sensors. This dynamic adaptability enables customized workout routines that automatically adjust to athlete performance, providing training optimization while maintaining system flexibility through software-based control rather than rigid mechanical configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables precise measurement and analysis of impact forces, providing athletes with real-time feedback and customized training routines, enhancing training efficiency and performance.

Implementation Method 1

one or more impact force sensors in communication with a central processing system... impact force data is generated by a user striking a sensor

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectForce-sensing resistor effect: Piezoresistive Effect

Data Source

PatentUS9227128B1Systems and methods for visualizing and analyzing impact forces

Publication Date: 2016.01.05 CARFAGNA JR RICHARD

AI summary

Impact force feedback systems (IFFS) and methods for their use are described. The IFFS can measure and display raw or calculated data relating to impact force imparted to an object by a user. In a preferred embodiment the IFFS can be implemented in a boxing or martial arts configuration, where impact force(s) resulting from punches, kicks, and the like are displayed to a user.