Shoes employing monitoring devices, and associated methods
US7171331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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