US 12,263,376 B1
Microsensors applied to athletes bodies in order to provide real-time feedback about sport-specific technique for sport performance improvements
Michael A. Huff, Oakton, VA (US)
Assigned to Corporation for National Research Initiatives, Reston, VA (US)
Filed by CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVES, Reston, VA (US)
Filed on Nov. 17, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/528,970.
Int. Cl. A63B 24/00 (2006.01)
CPC A63B 24/0006 (2013.01) [A63B 2024/0012 (2013.01); A63B 2208/02 (2013.01); A63B 2208/03 (2013.01); A63B 2220/836 (2013.01); A63B 2225/52 (2013.01)] 31 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A microsensor module comprising:
a plurality of microsensors;
a power supply;
a communication circuit; and
processing circuitry configured to:
receive data measured by the plurality of microsensors;
process the measured data to determine a plurality of different performance parameters related to technique of an athlete when swimming, wherein the plurality of different performance includes a horizontal body position of the athlete in the water and a body roll of the athlete as the athlete performs freestyle or backstroke swimming; and
output, using the communication circuit, real-time information about the correctness of technique and performance level of the athlete performing the swimming determined based on comparing of the determined plurality of performance parameters to predetermined values,
wherein two or more of the plurality of microsensors are encapsulated in a water-proof package that is attachable or adjoinable to the athlete's body.