Patent classifications
A63B2220/83
Systems and methods for storing and analyzing golf data, including community and individual golf data collection and storage at a central hub
Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community.
Virtual competition environment
One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for facilitating a virtual competition environment. One or more users may register for access to the virtual competition environment in order to compete in various types of activities, such as workout activities, dance activities, real-world activities, and/or virtual activities. A user may be provided with activity assignments, user created activities, and/or challenge activities between groups of users through the virtual competition environment (e.g., the virtual competition environment may be accessible through a website, a mobile app, etc.). The user may upload activity results for activity assignments, which may be evaluated and/or ranked against how other users performed such activity assignments. The user may register as a judge in order to evaluate and/or rank activity results (e.g., evaluate videos of users performing an activity). Users and/or judges may be rewarded for participating in activities and/or judging activities.
A ROPE EXERCISE SIMULATION DEVICE
A rope exercise simulation device comprising: a handle and an elongate housing with at least one internally located displaceable weight; wherein the housing extends substantially orthogonally with respect to an axis of the handle and the at least one weight is arranged to move between the ends of the housing acting against one or more resiliently deformable means.
STANCE ALIGNMENT DEVICE
This invention relates to a stance alignment device (1) more particularly a stance alignment device for use while playing a shot in golf. The stance alignment device makes use of a projector (2) inside a housing (3) which projects a grid (4) onto a surface. In this embodiment the grid is projected by means of lasers. The grid is used to assist a golf player (13) in practicing to align their feet (6) and club (7) in relation to a ball (5) and in the direction of a target, such as a hole (8) or fairway. The projector (2) is connected to a tripod (9) with extendable legs in order to provide a higher angle of projection. Machine learning is used to ensure that the grid is changed according to a player's needs.
Method and apparatus for determining whether a cyclist is sitting or standing
A method and apparatus for determining a bicyclist's bodily position, such as sitting or standing, while riding a bicycle. Sensors measure a force applied by the bicyclist to the pedals. The measurement data is analyzed to identify a feature, such as whether a radial force is higher or lower than a tangential force or whether a total vertical force is high or low, which is indicative of the bicyclist's bodily position. A series of changes in the bicyclist's bodily position during the ride is recorded. A series of changes in the geographic location of the bicyclist and/or a series of changes in one or more performance metrics while riding the bicycle may also be recorded. The series of changes in the bicyclist's bodily position, the geographic location, and the performance metrics may be correlated, graphically communicated in real-time or post-ride, and used to improve the bicyclist's performance.
TRAINING SYSTEMS WITH WEARABLE SENSORS FOR PROVIDING USERS WITH FEEDBACK
A training system based on mobile technology and kinematics of human motion characterizes, analyzes, and supplies feedback to a user based on the user's movements. The training system includes a garment having a sensor control module connected to multiple sensor nodes via electrically-conductive fabric running along parts portions of the garment. The sensor module/nodes can communicate through the conductive fabric. The sensor nodes acquire motion and/or physiologic readings that are wirelessly transmitted to a mobile computing device that runs an application that analyzes the data and provides visual (e.g., graphs, 3D avatar) and audio feedback (e.g., voice prompts). Vibration motors and LEDs/electroluminescent fabric in the garment also provide notifications and alerts. The triple layer of garment, conductive fabric, and sensor module/sensor node are sealed against contaminants, allowing the garment to be washable.
GOLF EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND FITTING SYSTEM
A system and method for generating at least one golf ball recommendation for a particular golfer is disclosed herein. In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to using a machine-learning model configured to generate at least one golf ball recommendation based on a golfer's swing.
Exercise Information System
A system and method for providing exercise instruction through a multi-video simultaneous streaming device. The system includes an exercise machine; a processor connected to the exercise machine; a memory, at least one camera, and a display screen connected to the processor; and software instructions to receive multiple video feeds and display the video feeds simultaneously. The method includes capturing a video feed of a user operating the exercise machine, communicating the video feed of the user to a first user device connected to the exercise machine, capturing a video feed of an instructor operating another exercise machine, communicating the video feed of the instructor to the first user device, and displaying the video feeds simultaneously on a display screen of the first user device.
Weight And Activity Monitoring Footwear
The technology described herein relates to weight and activity monitoring footwear. In an implementation, an article of footwear is disclosed. The article of footwear includes a sole, a plurality of pressure sensors, a motion sensor, and a microcontroller. The sole has a plurality of pressure chambers. The plurality of pressure sensors take pressure readings from the plurality of pressure chambers. The motion sensor senses motion of the article of footwear. The microcontroller is operatively coupled with the plurality of pressure sensors and the motion sensor and is configured to detect when a subject enters a standing state from the motion of the article of footwear, and in response to detecting the standing state, determine a weight applied by the subject against the sole from the pressure readings. The plurality of pressure chambers are disposed to support the weight applied by the subject against the sole in the standing state.
Method and apparatus for detecting physical performance
A device for sensing a passing athlete. The device has one or more signal sources for irradiating distinct segments of space about the device. One or more sensors are associated with the segments of space, and are arranged to sense a signal reflected off an athlete. The sensor(s) output a sensor signal indicating whether an athlete is present in each segment based on whether a reflected signal is detected from that segment. The segments are angularly positioned about the device so that the sensor(s) signals may be assessed to determine angular progression of the athlete relative to the device.