Modular Athletic Training Sensors for Reconfigurable Drill Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current smart athletic training equipment is expensive, inflexible, and requires multiple devices for various drills, limiting user customization and affordability.
Innovation Solution
A configurable training system with modular devices featuring sensors and indicators, adaptable to different athletic equipment, controlled by a central system for customizable drills and drills sequences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current smart athletic training equipment is used, then training functionality is provided, but the equipment is expensive and requires multiple devices for various drills
Solution Approach 1:
The training device incorporates multiple sensors (impact sensor, proximity sensor, camera) and communication circuitry that enable it to perform various training functions including impact detection, drill guidance, and performance tracking. The device can be configured for different sports and training scenarios through software control, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The device features adjustable components including a movable indicator assembly with LEDs that can change color and position, and a camera system that can be positioned at different angles. These dynamic elements allow the same physical device to adapt to various training configurations and drill requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If current smart athletic training equipment is used, then training guidance is provided, but the equipment is fixed in configuration and cannot be reconfigured
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into modular components including a housing with removable parts, an indicator assembly that can be independently positioned, and sensor modules that can be configured in different arrangements. This segmentation allows users to reconfigure the device for different training scenarios without replacing the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows users to change operational parameters such as indicator color sequences, camera angles, sensor sensitivity thresholds, and drill patterns through communication circuitry controlled by a smartphone app. These parameter adjustments enable the same physical device to provide different training guidance without physical reconfiguration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple smart athletic training devices are obtained for various drills, then drill variety is achieved, but cost and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device integrates multiple functional components (impact sensor, proximity sensor, camera, LEDs) into a single universal training device that can support various drills and sports through software control. The communication circuitry enables connectivity with smartphones to access diverse drill programs without requiring multiple physical devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the functions of impact detection, visual guidance, camera-based tracking, and communication into a single integrated device. This merging eliminates the need for athletes to purchase and manage multiple separate training devices, reducing overall cost and storage requirements.
4Adaptability or versatility
If fixed sensor configuration is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but the number of performable drills is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor system is designed to be dynamically configurable rather than fixed. The impact sensor and proximity sensor can be activated or deactivated based on the selected drill, and the camera can be positioned at different angles. This dynamic configuration allows the device to perform diverse drills while maintaining operational simplicity through automated sensor selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The device automatically configures its sensors and indicators based on the selected drill program through communication with a smartphone app. The system self-adjusts which sensors are active, what indicator patterns to display, and how to process sensor data, eliminating the need for manual configuration complexity while enabling diverse drill performance.
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 complex drills, user customization, and cost-effective training with replaceable, flexible equipment, enhancing athletic training versatility and affordability.
Implementation Method 1
the sensor comprises a piezo sensor
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and media for a configurable training system are provided. The configurable training system can include a controller and one or more configurable training devices. The configurable training device can include a housing, a cover coupled to a front surface of the housing, a sensor located within the housing to detect an impact, an indicator located within the housing and configured to emit light, and communication circuitry coupled with the indicator and the sensor. The communication circuitry may be coupled with the controller. The configurable training system may be adapted to various athletic training equipment or other equipment for physical activity.