Abstract: The systems and methods described herein attempt to provide data capture and analysis in a non-intrusive fashion. The captured data can be analyzed for qualitative conclusions regarding an object's actions. For example, a system for analyzing activity of an athlete to permit qualitative assessments of that activity comprises a first processor to receive activity-related data from sensors on the athlete. A first database stores the activity-related data. A second database contains pre-identified motion rules. A second processor compares the received activity-related data to the pre-identified motion rules, wherein the second processor identifies a pre-identified motion from the pre-identified motion rules that corresponds to the received activity-related data. A memory stores the identified pre-selected motion.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein attempt to provide data capture and analysis in a non-intrusive fashion. The captured data can be analyzed for qualitative conclusions regarding an object's actions. For example, a system for analyzing activity of an athlete to permit qualitative assessments of that activity comprises a first processor to receive activity-related data from sensors on the athlete. A first database stores the activity-related data. A second database contains pre-identified motion rules. A second processor compares the received activity-related data to the pre-identified motion rules, wherein the second processor identifies a pre-identified motion from the pre-identified motion rules that corresponds to the received activity-related data. A memory stores the identified pre-selected motion.

Abstract: Digital data storage apparatus (10) comprises attachment means (18) to removably attach the apparatus directly to the human body, storage means (34, 36) for storing data, and communication means (14, 16) for transferring data into and out of the apparatus (10). The apparatus is characterized in that the storage means (34, 36) comprises one or more of ports (34) each for connection to a discrete storage module (36) removably attachable to the apparatus and in that the communication means includes contact means separate from the ports and the storage means, the contact means being adapted to transfer data by physical contact with the apparatus. The user may then customize the apparatus (10) according to need by fitting memory devices (36) whose stored data embodies the functions deemed relevant by the user.