Board sports sensing devices, and associated methods
US8239146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/60
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system assesses activity of a sportsman engaged in board sports. At least one sensor detects movement of the sportsman, and a processor processes data from the sensor to assess activity of the sportsman. Activity of sportsmen engaged in human powered sports is compared. A plurality of activity sensing units is associated with the sportsman. Each of the units (a) attach to one of either the sportsman or to a human powered vehicle ridden by the sportsman, and (b) wirelessly communicate activity to a remote location. The activity comprising one or more of airtime, speed, drop distance, power and energy absorbed. A database, accessible by Internet and connected to the remote location, provides access to the activity via the Internet.
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