# US 12,213,543 B2 · Sense-enabled apparel > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,213,543 B2 - Document ID: US12213543B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/241,601 - Filed: 2023-09-01 - Published: 2023-12-21 - Granted: 2025-02-04 - Earliest claimed: 2017-08-31 - Assignees: NIKE, Inc. - Applicants: NIKE, Inc. - Inventors: Steven H. Walker - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12213543B2 ## CPC - A41D 13/01: with reflective or luminous safety means {(visible signalling arrangements G08B5/00)} - A41B 1/08: Details - A41D 1/005: {with embedded cable or connector} - A41D 1/04: Vests, jerseys, sweaters or the like - A41D 1/06: Trousers - A41D 1/089: Shorts - A41D 3/00: Overgarments (fur garments A41D5/00; for children A41D11/00; professional or sporting protective garments A41D13/00) - A41D 27/085: {Luminous ornaments} - A61B 5/112: {Gait analysis} - A61B 5/6805: {Vests, e.g. shirts or gowns} - F21V 23/008: {the casing being outside the housing of the lighting device} - F21V 23/0471: {the sensor detecting the proximity, the presence or the movement of an object or a person} - F21V 33/0008: {Clothing or clothing accessories, e.g. scarfs, gloves or belts} - G01L 1/142: {using capacitors} - A61B 5/742: {using visual displays (displays for heart-related electrical signals, e.g. ECG, A61B5/339)} - A61B 5/7475: {User input or interface means, e.g. keyboard, pointing device, joystick} - A61B 2562/0261: Strain gauges - A63B 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user} - A63B 2220/58: Measurement of force related parameters by electric or magnetic means - A63B 2220/836: Sensors arranged on the body of the user - A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry - F21Y 2115/10: Light-emitting diodes [LED] - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - A41B: SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G01L: MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE (weighing G01G) - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) - F21Y: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED ## Abstract Systems and methods for integrating and using sensor system in articles of apparel are provided. The system may include an apparel piece sized and dimensioned to be worn on a user and a sensor system integrated with the apparel piece. The sensor system may include at least one stretchable capacitive sensor positioned on the apparel piece so as to measure a biometric parameter of the user when the apparel piece is worn, an illumination system configured to provide illumination in a specified illumination area based on the measured biometric parameter of the user, and a control module to control one or more settings of the illumination system. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A sensor-enabled apparel system comprising: an apparel component sized and dimensioned to be worn on a user; at least one stretchable capacitive sensor positioned on the apparel component so as to measure a biometric parameter of the user; an illumination system configured to provide a pulsed illumination with a pulsation frequency set based on the biometric parameter of the user; and a control module configured to control one or more settings of the illumination system in response to user input. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The sensor-enabled apparel system of claim 1, wherein the at least one stretchable capacitive sensor includes one or more sensors positioned proximate to a right deltoid when the apparel component is worn on the user and one or more sensors positioned proximate to a left deltoid when the apparel component is worn on the user, and wherein the at least one stretchable capacitive sensor is configured to sense a swing of an arm of the user to sense a pace of the user. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The sensor-enabled apparel system of claim 1, wherein the at least one stretchable capacitive sensor is configured to sense a leg swing of the user to determine a pace of the user. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The sensor-enabled apparel system of claim 1, wherein the illumination system is configured to provide illumination in a targeted illumination pattern based on the biometric parameter of the user. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The sensor-enabled apparel system of claim 1, further comprising a mode sensor configured to receive an input from the user specifying one or more modes of operation of the illumination system, wherein the mode sensor includes a continuous mode component and a pace mode component, each having a respective input. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The sensor-enabled apparel system of claim 1, further comprising a time/intensity sensor configured to receive an input from the user specifying one or more settings of the illumination system. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The sensor-enabled apparel system of claim 1, wherein the control module is configured to adjust an intensity of the illumination system. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The sensor-enabled apparel system of claim 1, wherein the control module is configured to be disconnectable from the illumination system and removable from the apparel component. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The sensor-enabled apparel system of claim 1, wherein the control module comprises a hermetically sealed outer shell encasing electronic components therein. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The sensor-enabled apparel system of claim 1, wherein the illumination system is configured to provide a targeted and controllable illumination area based on a selected mode of operation and the biometric parameter. ### Claim 11 An apparel apparatus comprising: an apparel component sized and dimensioned to be worn on a user; and a sensor-based illumination system integrated with the apparel component, the sensor-based illumination system including: at least one stretchable capacitive sensor positioned on the apparel component so as to measure a biometric parameter of the user; an illumination system configured to provide a pulsed illumination with a pulsation frequency set based on the biometric parameter of the user; and a control module configured to receive user input and to control one or more settings of the illumination system in accordance with received user input. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The apparel apparatus of claim 11, wherein the control module includes: a time/intensity sensor configured to receive user input specifying one or more settings of the illumination system; and a mode sensor configured to receive user input specifying one or more modes of operation of the sensor-based illumination system. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The apparel apparatus of claim 11, wherein the illumination system is configured to provide illumination in a targeted illumination pattern based on the biometric parameter of the user. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The apparel apparatus of claim 13, wherein the targeted illumination pattern of the illumination system is adjustable based on determining a predicted next movement of the user based the biometric parameter. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The apparel apparatus of claim 11, wherein the at least one stretchable capacitive sensor is configured to detect a strain based on a type of biometric movement of the user. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The apparel apparatus of claim 11, wherein the control module is configured to connect to a computing device and to transfer biometric parameter data to the computing device. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The apparel apparatus of claim 11, wherein the illumination system is configured to provide illumination in a targeted illumination area in accordance with a sensed path of the user, and wherein the sensed path is determined based on the biometric parameter of the user. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The apparel apparatus of claim 11, wherein the at least one stretchable capacitive sensor includes one or more sensors positioned proximate to a right deltoid when the apparel component is worn on the user and one or more sensors positioned proximate to a left deltoid when the apparel component is worn on the user, and wherein the at least one stretchable capacitive sensor is configured to sense a swing of an arm of the user to sense a pace of the user. ### Claim 19 (depends on 11) The apparel apparatus of claim 11, wherein the illumination system is configured to provide an illumination pattern in accordance with a sensed movement of the user based on the biometric parameter of the user. ### Claim 20 A sensor system integrated with an apparel component, the sensor system including: at least one stretchable capacitive sensor positioned on the apparel component and configured to measure a biometric parameter of a user; an illumination system configured to provide pulsed illumination with a pulsation frequency set based on the biometric parameter of the user; and a control module to control one or more settings of the illumination system.