Methods and apparatus for power expenditure and technique determination during bipedal motion
US11278765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Training at the proper level of effort is important for athletes whose objective is to achieve the best results in the least time. In running, for example, pace is often monitored. However, pace alone does not reveal specific issues with regard to running form, efficiency, or technique, much less inform how training should be modified to improve performance or fitness. A sensing system and wearable sensor platform described herein provide real-time feedback to a user/wearer of his power expenditure during an activity. In one example, the system includes an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for acquiring multi-axis motion data at a first sampling rate, and an orientation sensor to acquire orientation data at a second sampling rate that is varied based on the multi-axis motion data.
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