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Shoes employing monitoring devices, and associated methods

US7171331B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2006
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2230/01
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods are disclosed for determining speed or distance traveled of moving persons by utilizing sensors selectively insertable within shoes. Shoe based systems employing sensors (e.g., accelerometers) are disclosed to determine and report (e.g., via a watch or MP3 player) speed and/or distance traveled.

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