# US 10,864,435 B2 · Sigils for use with apparel > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,864,435 B2 - Document ID: US10864435B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/047,880 - Filed: 2018-07-27 - Published: 2018-11-22 - Granted: 2020-12-15 - Earliest claimed: 2002-10-30 - Assignees: NIKE, Inc. - Applicants: NIKE, Inc. - Inventors: Albert Shum; Thomas Foxen; James C. Meschter; Yves Behar - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10864435B2 ## CPC - A63F 13/213: comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells (A63F13/219 takes precedence) - A41D 1/002: {adapted to accommodate electronic equipment (patients' garments for medical monitoring A41D13/1281; luminous ornaments A41D27/085)} - A41D 13/0015: {Sports garments other than provided for in groups A41D13/0007 - A41D13/088} - A41D 31/18: Elastic - A43B 1/0027: {made at least partially from a material having special colours} - A43B 1/0036: {with fluorescent or phosphorescent parts} - A43B 3/0078: {provided with logos, letters, signatures or the like decoration (A43B23/24 takes precedence)} - A43B 3/242: {characterised by the upper} - A43B 3/36: with light sources - A43B 3/50: with sound or music sources - A63F 13/211: using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers or gyroscopes - A63F 13/428: involving motion or position input signals, e.g. signals representing the rotation of an input controller or a player's arm motions sensed by accelerometers or gyroscopes - A63F 13/80: Special adaptations for executing a specific game genre or game mode - A63F 13/98: Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers - A41D 19/0024: {with accessories} - A41D 2600/10: for sport activities - A44C 5/0015: {providing information, e.g. bracelets with calendars (identification bracelets G09F3/005)} - A63F 2300/1093: using visible light - A63F 2300/609: for unlocking hidden game elements, e.g. features, items, levels - A63F: CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - A43B: CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR - A44C: PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS ## Abstract Apparel is disclosed that can be worn to assist an interactive game in tracking the movement of the wearer. The apparel may include one or more tracking marks formed of designs, patterns, or reflective materials that can be easily tracked by an interactive game. By providing tracking marks on apparel, rather than using a special-purpose device that must be separately worn, a player may enjoy a more natural feel when playing the interactive game. A user can wear the apparel for everyday purposes, and then simply begin playing the game wearing the apparel without having to put on any additional equipment. The apparel may use reflective materials, and the interactive game can employ a camera and a light source configuration where the camera is located within the observation angle of a player employing retroreflective materials reflecting light from the light source. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system of recognizing tracking marks, comprising: an interactive activity device; a tracking mark on an article of wear worn by a first user, wherein the tracking mark includes a first sensor device configured to determine location; wherein the first sensor device is configured to determine location information of the tracking mark using triangulation, while the article of wear is worn by a user; and wherein the tracking mark is configured to transmit the determined location information of the tracking mark to the interactive activity device; said interactivity device comprising: a processor; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to at least: determine, by the interactive activity device, movement of the first user based on the determined location information; and recognize, by the interactive activity device, the movement of the first user as a first instruction to the interactive activity device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of recognizing tracking marks recited in claim 1, wherein the tracking mark comprises a graphic mark incorporated into a structure of the article of wear by a technique selected from the group consisting of: silk screening, pad printing, heat transfer, dye sublimation, dyeing, stitching, adhering with an adhesive, impregnation, etching, stapling, riveting, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of recognizing tracking marks recited in claim 1, wherein the article of wear is selected from the group consisting of: footwear, a shirt, pants, a jacket, shorts, a sock, a hat, a band, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of recognizing tracking marks recited in claim 1, wherein the interactive activity device comprises a display; and based on recognizing the first instruction, the interactivity activity device changes an element of the display. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of recognizing tracking marks recited in claim 1, wherein the determined location information of the tracking mark is transmitted by a signal selected from the group consisting of: an infrared signal, an ultrasound signal, a radio signal, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 6 A method of recognizing tracking marks, comprising: determining, by a tracking mark, location information of the tracking mark on an article of wear worn by a first user while the first user performs an athletic activity, wherein the location information is determined using triangulation; transmitting the determined location information to an interactive activity device; receiving by an interactive activity device the determined location information and; determining by the interactive activity device a movement of the first user based on the determined location information; and recognizing, by the interactive activity device, the movement of the first user as a first instruction to the interactive activity device. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The method of claim 6, wherein the article of wear is a shoe. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The method of claim 6, wherein the location information of the tracking mark is transmitted by a signal selected form the group consisting of: an infrared signal, an ultrasound signal, a radio signal, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The method of recognizing tracking marks recited in claim 6, wherein the first instruction is selected from the group consisting of: turning off the interactive activity device, changing a type or characteristic of the interactive activity device, and allowing input of alphanumeric information into the interactive activity device. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The method of recognizing tracking marks recited in claim 8, wherein the triangulation uses electromagnetic signals. ### Claim 11 (depends on 6) The method of recognizing tracking marks recited in claim 6, wherein the tracking mark is displayed on an article of wear worn by a user. ### Claim 12 A method of recognizing tracking marks, comprising: transmitting a signal from a tracking mark to an interactive activity device, wherein the signal includes location information of the tracking mark, wherein the location information of the tracking mark is determined using triangulation; receiving the signal by the interactive activity device; determining, based on the received signal by the interactive activity device, movement information of the tracking mark; and, recognizing, by the interactive activity device, the movement information of the tracking mark as a first instruction to the interactive activity device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of recognizing tracking marks recited in claim 12, wherein the signal is transmitted by a signal selected from the group consisting of: an infrared signal, an ultrasound signal, a radio signal, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The method of recognizing tracking marks recited in claim 12, wherein the tracking mark is displayed on an article of wear worn by a user. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The method of recognizing tracking marks recited in claim 12, wherein the first instruction is to change an output of a first display.