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US 2014/0277632 A1Published application
System and Method for Analyzing Athletic Activity
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorSteven H. Walker
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Abstract
Various sensor systems are described herein, including inserts having sensors thereon, which are configured to be received in an article of footwear. The inserts may be connected to a sole member of the footwear, or may function as a sole member. The sensors may be piezoelectric sensors in some configurations. The system may also include an electronic module that is overmolded into the sole structure and includes a connector for external access.
Claims40
A sensor system comprising:
- a flexible insert member configured to be connected to a sole structure of an article of footwear;
- a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module, wherein the port is located in a midfoot region of the insert member;
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- a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each sensor comprising a strip of a sensor material that is electrically connected to the port, wherein a first plurality of the strips of the sensor material extend from the midfoot region to a forefoot region of the insert member, at least some of the first plurality of strips having different lengths from others of the first plurality of strips, and wherein a second plurality of the strips of the sensor material extend from the midfoot region to a heel region of the insert member, at least some of the second plurality of strips having different lengths from others of the second plurality of strips.
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A sensor system comprising:
- a flexible insert member configured to be connected to a sole structure of an article of footwear;
- a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module;
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- a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each sensor comprising a strip of a piezoelectric material that is electrically connected to the port, wherein a first plurality of the strips of the piezoelectric material are positioned at least partially in a forefoot region of the insert member, and wherein at least some of the first plurality of strips extend farther from a midfoot region of the insert member relative to others of the first plurality of strips, and
- wherein a second plurality of the strips of the piezoelectric material are positioned at least partially in a heel region of the insert member, and wherein at least some of the second plurality of strips extend farther from the midfoot region of the insert member relative to others of the second plurality of strips.
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An article of footwear comprising:
- an upper member at least partially defining a foot-receiving chamber;
- a sole structure engaged with the upper member;
- a flexible insert member connected to the sole structure;
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- a sensor system comprising:
- a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module, wherein the port is located in a midfoot region of the insert member;
- and
- a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each sensor comprising a strip of a sensor material that is electrically connected to the port, wherein a first plurality of the strips of the sensor material extend from the midfoot region to a forefoot region of the insert member, at least some of the first plurality of strips having different lengths from others of the first plurality of strips, and wherein a second plurality of the strips of the sensor material extend from the midfoot region to a heel region of the insert member, at least some of the second plurality of strips having different lengths from others of the second plurality of strips.
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An article of footwear comprising:
- an upper member at least partially defining a foot-receiving chamber;
- a sole structure engaged with the upper member;
- a flexible insert member connected to the sole structure;
- and
- a sensor system comprising:
- a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module;
- and
- a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each sensor comprising a strip of a piezoelectric material that is electrically connected to the port, wherein a first plurality of the strips of the piezoelectric material are positioned at least partially in a forefoot region of the insert member, and wherein at least some of the first plurality of strips extend farther from a midfoot region of the insert member relative to others of the first plurality of strips, and
- wherein a second plurality of the strips of the piezoelectric material are positioned at least partially in a heel region of the insert member, and wherein at least some of the second plurality of strips extend farther from the midfoot region of the insert member relative to others of the second plurality of strips.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.