WO2008042765A1 - équipement athlétique comprenant un capteur de santé et/ou d'impact - Google Patents

équipement athlétique comprenant un capteur de santé et/ou d'impact Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2008042765A1
WO2008042765A1 PCT/US2007/079877 US2007079877W WO2008042765A1 WO 2008042765 A1 WO2008042765 A1 WO 2008042765A1 US 2007079877 W US2007079877 W US 2007079877W WO 2008042765 A1 WO2008042765 A1 WO 2008042765A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
piece
athletic equipment
contact portion
athlete
equipment
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/US2007/079877
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Admir Dado Kantarevic
Original Assignee
Admir Dado Kantarevic
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Admir Dado Kantarevic filed Critical Admir Dado Kantarevic
Publication of WO2008042765A1 publication Critical patent/WO2008042765A1/fr

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/14—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the hands, e.g. baseball, boxing or golfing gloves
    • A63B71/141—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the hands, e.g. baseball, boxing or golfing gloves in the form of gloves
    • A63B71/145—Boxing gloves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/002—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for football
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
    • A63B2220/17—Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
    • A63B2220/50—Force related parameters
    • A63B2220/51—Force
    • A63B2220/53—Force of an impact, e.g. blow or punch
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2230/00—Measuring physiological parameters of the user
    • A63B2230/04—Measuring physiological parameters of the user heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations
    • A63B2230/06—Measuring physiological parameters of the user heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations heartbeat rate only
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2230/00—Measuring physiological parameters of the user
    • A63B2230/20—Measuring physiological parameters of the user blood composition characteristics

Definitions

  • the present invention relates generally to athletic equipment and more particularly to athletic equipment including sensors to monitor the effectiveness and health of the athlete.
  • the protective gear usually includes some form of padding surrounding an area of the body that is subject to impact.
  • a boxer puts on boxing gloves over his hands to insulate his hands from the impact of his blows.
  • a football players puts on shoulder pads to protect his shoulders during a tackle, block or other action in which his shoulders will be impacted.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,761,005 to French et al which is incorporated herein, discloses a scoring device including a flexible layer of piezoelectric material. When such a sensor is impacted an electrical charge results. The charge produced varies based on the amount of impact and thus allows the user to determine when a peak blow has occurred.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,723,786 to Klapman which is incorporated herein, also shows a manner in which one can measure the impact of a piece of athletic equipment such as a boxing glove. While the patents to French et al and Klapman both focus on measuring an impact, neither discusses measuring the vital signs of the athlete delivering the blow.
  • athletic equipment does not include a way to display either the health of the athlete or the performance of the athlete.
  • a display In order for a trainer, coach or medical professional to evaluate the health of the athlete, it is desirable to provide a display on equipment the athlete is already wearing. Such a display could also provide information for training purposes.
  • a general feature of the present invention is the provision of apiece of athletic equipment which overcomes the problems found in the prior art.
  • a further feature of the present invention is the provision of a piece of athletic equipment that can monitor the performance and/or health of the athlete.
  • Another feature of the present invention is the provision of a piece of athletic equipment that can display the performance and/or health information of the athlete.
  • a still further feature of the present invention is the provision of a piece of athletic equipment that can store the performance and/or health information of the athlete on a removable media.
  • Another feature of the present invention is the provision of a piece of athletic equipment that can transmit the performance and/or health information to a remote receiver for monitoring and/or storage of such information.
  • the present invention generally comprises a piece of athletic equipment such as a glove or boot for use in athletic competitions, where the equipment includes body including a portion intended for contacting another participant or object and a non-contact portion.
  • the contact portion preferably includes an impact sensor.
  • the impact sensor may be secured to the contact portion by either embedding the sensor within the contact portion or securing the sensor to the surface of the contact portion.
  • the piece of athletic equipment also includes a health sensor to monitor vital signs of the athlete, such as heart rate and/or blood pressure.
  • the health sensor is preferably secured to the piece of athletic equipment in a non-contact area.
  • the impact sensor and the health sensor are both operatively connected to a display.
  • the display is located on the piece of athletic equipment in a non-contact area such that it can be viewed by the athlete, trainer, coach or medical professional without the need to remove the athletic equipment or to add additional equipment.
  • the present invention also may include a storage device, such as a flash card, memory stick, or other memory card to store the data collected by the impact and/or health sensors.
  • a storage device such as a flash card, memory stick, or other memory card to store the data collected by the impact and/or health sensors.
  • the data collected can be transmitted to a remote location for storage and/or monitoring.
  • a battery preferably secured to the piece of athletic equipment in a non-contact area, is used to provide the power necessary to amplify, process, store, display and/or transmit the information received from the impact and health sensors.
  • Figure l is a pictorial representation of one type of athletic equipment, here a boxing glove, including many of the features of one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of section A-A from Figure 1 showing one embodiment of the impact sensor in the contact portion of a piece of athletic equipment.
  • Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating details of the electrical circuitry incorporated in the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 1.
  • Figure 4 is another embodiment of the present invention on another type of athletic equipment, here a boot.
  • Figure 5 is another embodiment of the present invention on another type of athletic equipment, here a set of shoulder pads.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a piece of athletic equipment 10.
  • the piece of athletic equipment 10 is a boxing glove 12.
  • the body of the boxing glove 12 includes a mitten 14 into which the boxer places his hand and a wrist portion 16 which is used to secure the glove 12 to the boxer.
  • the mitten 14 typically includes a finger portion 18 and a thumb portion 20. Ln a usual boxing match the finger portion 18 is the area used to strike the athlete's opponent. Thus, in a boxing situation, the finger portion 18 would be the contact portion 22 for this particular piece of athletic equipment 10.
  • the thumb portion 20 nor the wrist portion 16 of the glove 12 are typically used for contacting one's opponent, they may be considered the non-contact portion 24 for this particular piece of athletic equipment 10.
  • the determination of where the contact portion 22 and the non-contact portion 24 are will vary for each particular piece of athletic equipment 10 and may depend on the intended usage of that equipment for the particular sport played.
  • the boxing glove 12 includes many features of the present invention. Not all of these features need to be included. Instead, the features included will likely depend on the intended use of the particular piece of athletic equipment 10.
  • the features shown include an impact sensor 26 located in the contact portion 22 of the glove 12.
  • the impact sensor 26 be located within the glove 12 and behind substantial padding 32. The location of the impact sensor
  • the impact sensor 26 may vary according to the desired use. If desirable, the impact sensor 26 may be located on the exterior of the glove 12 on top of the padding 32 and any coating 36 that may be present. The impact sensor 26 may be secured with glue, stitching or any other known means. Locating the sensor 26 behind substantial padding 32 within the glove 12 minimizes the potential for the sensor's presence to be felt by an opponent. Preferably, padding 32 is placed on both sides of the impact sensor 26 to minimize any potential for injury caused by contacting the sensor 26 during an impact such as a punch.
  • the impact sensor 26 is preferably a film of piezoelectric material of minimal thickness. This type of impact sensor 26 may be mounted on either a flexible or rigid substrate, if necessary, depending on the application. Other types of impact sensors may be used, such as accelerometers or pressure sensors. As shown in Figure 3 and using the piezoelectric film material of the preferred embodiment, the impact sensor 26 is operatively connected by wiring to an amplifier 38. The amplifier 38 increases the signal produced by the impact sensor 26 to ensure the signal is distinguishable from any electrical noise that may be present. After amplification, the signal is transmitted to an analog to digital converter 40 and sent to a processor 42. The processor 42 converts the signal to a force value.
  • the electric signal produced by the impact sensor 26 of the preferred embodiment will have an amplitude that is a function of the force of the blow.
  • the value of this amplitude is received by the processor 42 which converts the amplitude to a force value.
  • This force value is then preferably sent to a display 30.
  • the display 30 is preferably a LED display that is sown into the wrist portion 16 or other non-contact portion 24 of the glove 12.
  • the display 30 may also be a flexible display such as that made by Koninklijke Philips Electronics. Alternatively, the display 30 made be made from OLEDs, a plasma display, E-Ink or any other suitable known technology.
  • the display 30, processor 42, analog to digital converter 40 and amplifier 38 may all be powered by a battery 46.
  • the battery 46 is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which is removably secured to the non-contact portion 24 of the glove 12.
  • the battery 46 may also be used to power a radio frequency or Bluetooth transmitter 48.
  • the transmitter 48 is located in the non-contact portion 24 of the glove 12 and sends signals to a receiver (not shown) which may be connected to a computer or any other system to monitor the athlete during a competition.
  • the transmitter may be set to send signals via a unique radio frequency or to send an identification signal to the receiving device. This allows the receiving device to differentiate between contestants.
  • a storage or memory device 50 is also connected to the processor 42.
  • the memory device 50 is preferably a removable device such as a memory stick or flash card.
  • the memory device 50 will store information from the processor for later use. This enables the athlete, trainer, coach or other interested party to evaluate the athlete's performance after a competition, workout, or training exercise.
  • the glove 12 also includes a health sensor 28 which monitors one or more vital signs of the athlete.
  • This health sensor 28 may be powered by the battery 46 if necessary.
  • the health sensor 28 could be a heart rate monitor that is connected to one or more contacts 54 on the interior surface of the wrist portion 16 of the glove 12.
  • the contacts 54 maybe contained on a wristband 64 that is wired or otherwise operatively connected to the health sensor 28. This allows the contacts to be placed on the wrist or other pulse point of the athlete and also allows the athlete to wrap his hand in a traditional manner.
  • these contacts 54 use electrical signals to monitor the heart rate of the athlete while the athlete is wearing the gloves 12. This is typically known as electrocardiography.
  • the heart rate or health sensor 28 sends signals to the processor 42 for conversion into a number such as beats per minute. This information may be displayed on the piece of athletic equipment 10 via the display 30, sent to a remote location for monitoring or analysis via the transmitter 48 or may be stored for later analysis on the memory device 50.
  • the health sensor 28 and processor 42 may also include various alarm features, such as when the athlete reaches a maximum allowable heart rate or blood pressure. This alarm may sound through either a built-in speaker (not shown) or an external speaker.
  • Figures 4 and 5 show the application of many of these features to other forms of athletic equipment 10.
  • Figure 4 shows where an impact sensor 26, health sensor 28 and display 30 may be located on a user's boot 56. This may be useful in evaluating the performance of soccer players, football kickers, etc.
  • Figure 5 shows where an impact sensor 26, health sensor 28 and display 30 may be located on a set of shoulder pads 62. Shoulder pads 62 equipped in such a manner may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of a block, tackle or hit during a football game.
  • These sensors may also be placed within athletic clothing as well, such as headbands, wristbands, etc.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Measuring Pulse, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure Or Blood Flow (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention comprend une partie d'un équipement ou d'un vêtement athlétique tel qu'un gant ou une botte devant être utilisé lors de compétitions athlétiques ou d'un entraînement. L'équipement comprend un corps présentant une partie prévue pour entrer en contact avec un autre participant ou un objet et une partie sans contact. La partie de contact comprend de préférence un capteur d'impact. La partie de l'équipement athlétique peut également comprendre un capteur de santé pour surveiller des signes vitaux de l'athlète, tels que la fréquence cardiaque et/ou la pression sanguine, un affichage pour donner des informations utiles à l'athlète, un dispositif de stockage pour enregistrer des informations concernant l'impact et/ou la santé, et/ou un émetteur pour envoyer lesdites informations vers un emplacement externe.
PCT/US2007/079877 2006-09-29 2007-09-28 équipement athlétique comprenant un capteur de santé et/ou d'impact WO2008042765A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US53699906A 2006-09-29 2006-09-29
US11/536,999 2006-09-29

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2008042765A1 true WO2008042765A1 (fr) 2008-04-10

Family

ID=38951269

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/US2007/079877 WO2008042765A1 (fr) 2006-09-29 2007-09-28 équipement athlétique comprenant un capteur de santé et/ou d'impact

Country Status (1)

Country Link
WO (1) WO2008042765A1 (fr)

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2009079743A1 (fr) * 2007-12-26 2009-07-02 Atreo Medical, Inc. Dispositif de support destiné à la réalisation de cpr
EP2236177A1 (fr) * 2008-11-06 2010-10-06 Jin Y. Song Appareil de surveillance et d'enregistrement de l'emplacement et intensité des impacts dans les activités sportives
CN102266661A (zh) * 2011-08-02 2011-12-07 陈清尧 毽子
CN106310608A (zh) * 2016-09-14 2017-01-11 天津商业大学 一种拳击过程监测模块

Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4761005A (en) 1985-10-10 1988-08-02 Barry J. French Sports scoring device including a flexible prezoelectric layer resilient layer
US4763275A (en) * 1986-02-20 1988-08-09 Carlin John A Force accumulating device for sporting protective gear
US5723786A (en) 1996-07-11 1998-03-03 Klapman; Matthew Boxing glove accelerometer
WO1999010052A1 (fr) * 1997-08-26 1999-03-04 Michael Barrett Dispositif de controle utilisable en boxe
WO1999018480A1 (fr) * 1997-10-02 1999-04-15 Personal Electronic Devices, Inc. Mesure de temps de contact de pied et de temps de levee de pied d'une personne en deplacement
WO2003000355A1 (fr) * 2001-06-25 2003-01-03 Snyder Gregory P Chaussures d'entrainement pour le football
FR2846524A1 (fr) * 2002-10-31 2004-05-07 Jean Francois Perez Chaussure de sport educative ou recreative
US20060047447A1 (en) * 2004-08-24 2006-03-02 Impact Sports Technologies, Inc. System, method and device for monitoring an athlete
WO2007081905A1 (fr) * 2006-01-11 2007-07-19 Bbc International, Ltd. Chaussures à dispositif de détection de force

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4761005A (en) 1985-10-10 1988-08-02 Barry J. French Sports scoring device including a flexible prezoelectric layer resilient layer
US4763275A (en) * 1986-02-20 1988-08-09 Carlin John A Force accumulating device for sporting protective gear
US5723786A (en) 1996-07-11 1998-03-03 Klapman; Matthew Boxing glove accelerometer
WO1999010052A1 (fr) * 1997-08-26 1999-03-04 Michael Barrett Dispositif de controle utilisable en boxe
WO1999018480A1 (fr) * 1997-10-02 1999-04-15 Personal Electronic Devices, Inc. Mesure de temps de contact de pied et de temps de levee de pied d'une personne en deplacement
WO2003000355A1 (fr) * 2001-06-25 2003-01-03 Snyder Gregory P Chaussures d'entrainement pour le football
FR2846524A1 (fr) * 2002-10-31 2004-05-07 Jean Francois Perez Chaussure de sport educative ou recreative
US20060047447A1 (en) * 2004-08-24 2006-03-02 Impact Sports Technologies, Inc. System, method and device for monitoring an athlete
WO2007081905A1 (fr) * 2006-01-11 2007-07-19 Bbc International, Ltd. Chaussures à dispositif de détection de force

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2009079743A1 (fr) * 2007-12-26 2009-07-02 Atreo Medical, Inc. Dispositif de support destiné à la réalisation de cpr
US8926538B2 (en) 2007-12-26 2015-01-06 Physio-Control, Inc. Support device for administration of CPR
EP2236177A1 (fr) * 2008-11-06 2010-10-06 Jin Y. Song Appareil de surveillance et d'enregistrement de l'emplacement et intensité des impacts dans les activités sportives
CN102266661A (zh) * 2011-08-02 2011-12-07 陈清尧 毽子
CN106310608A (zh) * 2016-09-14 2017-01-11 天津商业大学 一种拳击过程监测模块

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US8221291B1 (en) Athletic equipment including a health and/or impact sensor
US10105604B2 (en) Systems and methods for providing biofeedback information to a cellular telephone and for using such information
US9227128B1 (en) Systems and methods for visualizing and analyzing impact forces
US8353791B2 (en) Tracking balls in sports
US4824107A (en) Sports scoring device including a piezoelectric transducer
JP6975981B2 (ja) 格闘技スポーツの勝者を争い、かつ勝者を判定する方法およびシステム
US4761005A (en) Sports scoring device including a flexible prezoelectric layer resilient layer
US20180065017A1 (en) Generating an animation depicting a user using motion and physiological data captured using sensors
US6700051B2 (en) Contact detection system and method
CN106418870B (zh) 用于监视运动表现的系统和方法
EP2236177B1 (fr) Appareil de surveillance et d'enregistrement de l'emplacement et intensité des impacts dans les activités sportives
US20090270743A1 (en) Systems and methods for providing authenticated biofeedback information to a mobile device and for using such information
EP2370186B1 (fr) Système et procédé de surveillance de performances athlétiques dans un environnement de sports d'équipe
US7891231B2 (en) Apparatus for monitoring and registering the location and intensity of impacts in sports
US20130303946A1 (en) Wearable article for detecting an impact and method of operation
US20110184319A1 (en) Mouth guard with sensor
AU2017200971A1 (en) Impact detection method and apparatus
US20090000377A1 (en) Brain impact measurement system
EP2490775A1 (fr) Système de notation électronique, procédé et armure pour utilisation dans les arts martiaux
US20210316202A1 (en) Device for detecting the impact quality in contact sports
WO2008042765A1 (fr) équipement athlétique comprenant un capteur de santé et/ou d'impact
US10518152B2 (en) Wearable shield for evaluating accuracy of a fighter's performance
US20110212790A1 (en) Sports implement grip training device
US20230011015A1 (en) Measuring device / sensor system for measuring, transferring and processing of relevant performance data from training and competition in contact sports, in particular the physical contact and its force effect
US12097435B2 (en) Systems and methods for providing biofeedback information to a cellular telephone and for using such information

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 07843471

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 07843471

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1