System and method for head acceleration measurement in helmeted activities
US9791336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H20/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a system and method for the precise measurement of acceleration, movement, and other forces imparted on a body or object. Specifically, the invention relates to a system and method for measuring head accelerations in helmeted activities including, but not limited to, football, ice hockey, and lacrosse. Certain embodiments of the invention may include a wireless link to a remote recording station with near real-time data analysis and reporting of force and kinetics measured by the system.
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