Athletic Wear Sensor Unit for Real-Time Multi-Parameter Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional athletic wear devices are unable to measure and transmit multiple athletic performance parameters in real-time, particularly for activities like jump height and vertical displacement, and lack the capability to monitor multiple athletes simultaneously, limiting their effectiveness in tracking athlete performance and fatigue levels.
Innovation Solution
The development of an athletic performance measuring unit integrated into athletic wear, which includes a computing unit, sensors, and an antenna for real-time data processing and transmission to personal computing devices or web servers, enabling the measurement and display of various performance parameters such as acceleration, cadence, distance, and heart rate, and allowing for simultaneous monitoring of multiple athletes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional athletic wear devices are used, then basic performance parameters can be measured, but real-time monitoring of multiple athletic performance parameters including jump height and vertical displacement is not available
Solution Approach 1:
The athletic wear device integrates multiple sensor types (accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, barometers, GPS receivers) into a single multi-functional system capable of measuring diverse athletic performance parameters including jump height, vertical displacement, speed, distance, and physiological data simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The device divides measurement functions into separate sensor modules (motion sensors, position sensors, physiological sensors) that can independently measure specific parameters and collectively provide comprehensive athletic performance monitoring
2Quantity of substance
If conventional athletic wear devices are used, then individual performance data can be collected, but simultaneous monitoring of multiple athletes is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses wireless communication modules as intermediaries to transmit performance data from multiple athlete devices to a central computing device or server, enabling simultaneous monitoring of multiple athletes without requiring direct physical connection or manual data collection
3Loss of time
If conventional athletic wear devices are used, then basic data can be recorded, but real-time data transmission and analysis capability is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs preliminary data processing and filtering at the sensor level before transmission, preparing performance data in real-time and reducing the computational burden on central systems while enabling immediate performance feedback and coaching adjustments
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 real-time monitoring and data transmission of multiple athletic performance parameters, enhancing the ability to track athlete performance and fatigue, facilitating more effective training and competition management.
Implementation Method 1
The sensors can include, but are not limited to, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a barometer, a global positioning system (GPS) receiver
Implementation Method 2
The sensors can include, but are not limited to, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a barometer, a global positioning system (GPS) receiver
Implementation Method 3
The athletic performance measuring unit can include... an antenna that transmits the sensor data
Data Source
AI summary
An athletic performance measuring unit can measure numerous athletic performance parameters for an athlete either during practice or during competition. The measured parameters may be used by the athlete to evaluate the improvement in their performance as well as compare their level of performance against peers. The athletic performance measuring unit can also be configure to transmit the sensed sensor data to a personal processing unit, such as a smart device, for calculation of one or more athletic performance parameters. The calculated athletic performance parameters can be transmitted by the PPU to other electronic devices of those fans interested in following the athletic performance of a particular athlete, group of athletes, and/or team. Further, the athletic performance measuring unit can be configured to be integrated with the display system of an arena or stadium such that the athletic performance parameters can be displayed on the scoreboard of the arena.