An article of footwear, method, and motorized lacing system includes a motor, including a motor shaft, a spool, coupled to the motor shaft, configured to spool and unspool the lace based on the turning of the motor shaft, a processor circuit, and a three-dimensional encoder. The three-dimensional encoder defines a major axis and has a surface having a tabs extending from a drum, an optical sensor, positioned within optical range of the cylindrical encoder, configured to output a signal to the processor circuit indicative of a detected one of the tabs, and a beam break, positioned between the three-dimensional encoder and the optical sensor, forming a pair of slits. The optical sensor is positioned to view the tabs through the pair of slits, wherein the processor circuit is configured to operate the motor based, at least in part, on the signal as received from the optical sensor.

An article of footwear and method of manufacturing includes a midsole, an upper, secured with respect to the midsole, forming an opening to admit a foot of a wearer, the opening being adjustable between a first segment of the upper and a second segment of the upper to secure the article of footwear to the foot of the wearer, and a slidable securing device. The slidable securing device is coupled between the first segment and the second segment of the upper, configured to slide along a length of track and secure the first and second segments together. A motorized lacing system engages with a lace to increase and decrease tension on the lace. The lace is secured to the slidable securing device, and when tension is placed on the lace, the lace causes the slidable securing device to slide along the track and secure the first and second segments together.

A wearable article, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to enable the wearable article to the worn on a body, a piezoelectric generator, positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be flexed to output a voltage, a data translator, coupled to the piezoelectric generator, configured to output electronic data based on the voltage, and an electronic data storage, coupled to the data translator, configured to store the electronic data from the data translator.

An article of apparel, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to enable the article of footwear to the worn on a body. A wireless transmission circuit is included and a piezoelectric generator is positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be flexed to induce a voltage signal output. A voltage sensor is configured to sense the voltage profile and output a sensor signal indicative of the voltage profile. An electronic data storage, coupled to the voltage sensor, is configured to store voltage profile information based on the sensor data. A comparator, coupled to the electronic data storage, is configured to identify a change in the voltage profile information over time. The wireless transmission circuit is configured to transmit data indicative of a physical status of the article of footwear based on the change in the voltage profile information over time.

A system comprising a body wearable unit, with one or more cameras, a control system, and an electrical power source and a method for generating wearer data using the system, wherein the method comprises monitoring with one or more cameras a user wearing the wearable unit and providing a related camera signal; generating wearer data based on the related camera signal, wherein the wearer data comprise one or more of (i) wearer posture related data and (ii) wearer movement related data.

A system comprising a body wearable unit, with one or more cameras, a control system, and an electrical power source and a method for generating wearer data using the system, wherein the method comprises monitoring with one or more cameras a user wearing the wearable unit and providing a related camera signal; generating wearer data based on the related camera signal, wherein the wearer data comprise one or more of (i) wearer posture related data and (ii) wearer movement related data.

A system, method, and computer program product for calibrating force sensors is provided. The force sensors can be provided in a wearable device worn by a user underfoot. A force sensing apparatus has a plurality of apparatus force sensors and a charging unit. The charging unit can charge an energy storage device of the wearable device when the wearable device is received on the upper surface of the apparatus. The force sensing apparatus can sense a force applied to the upper surface of the apparatus when the wearable device is worn by a user while standing on the upper surface of the apparatus. At the same time, the force sensors in the wearable device can generate sensor readings. The system can determine a calibration model for the device force sensors by comparing the force values from the apparatus force sensors and the device force sensors in the wearable device.

A system, method, and computer program product for calibrating force sensors is provided. The force sensors can be provided in a wearable device worn by a user underfoot. A force sensing apparatus has a plurality of apparatus force sensors and a charging unit. The charging unit can charge an energy storage device of the wearable device when the wearable device is received on the upper surface of the apparatus. The force sensing apparatus can sense a force applied to the upper surface of the apparatus when the wearable device is worn by a user while standing on the upper surface of the apparatus. At the same time, the force sensors in the wearable device can generate sensor readings. The system can determine a calibration model for the device force sensors by comparing the force values from the apparatus force sensors and the device force sensors in the wearable device.

Smart insoles provide comfort and support while analyzing gait, improving posture and alignment, and tracking fitness metrics. Raw data from the smart insoles is fed into normative data algorithms to create a unique user report in real-time. A mobile app associated with the smart insole connects users to caregivers, articles, and personalized exercises. Monitoring of these parameters is used for managing chronic pain and sedentary lifestyle. The smart insole is a smart wearable device with a mobile app to monitor and manage chronic pain, which is an effective strategy in reducing foot pain and increasing physical activity.

Smart insoles provide comfort and support while analyzing gait, improving posture and alignment, and tracking fitness metrics. Raw data from the smart insoles is fed into normative data algorithms to create a unique user report in real-time. A mobile app associated with the smart insole connects users to caregivers, articles, and personalized exercises. Monitoring of these parameters is used for managing chronic pain and sedentary lifestyle. The smart insole is a smart wearable device with a mobile app to monitor and manage chronic pain, which is an effective strategy in reducing foot pain and increasing physical activity.