Abstract: The present invention is related to a sensor for measuring shear forces applied to the sensor, and further a statically responsive sensor for measuring shear forces. The present invention further includes a method of designing athletic wear, such as footwear or clothing, using these sensors. The present invention further relates to a method of using such athletic wear, whereby the sensor(s) detect physical factors encountered by an athlete wearing the athletic wear, and whereby those physical factors detected are used to improve the performance of the athletic wear and or the athlete.

Abstract: The present invention is related, in general, to a wireless electrode patch and/or a wireless system for measuring the physiological condition of a subject, more particularly to an electrode patch for ECG monitoring, and a method of sensing, analyzing and/or transmitting or relaying a physiological signal. The wireless system and/or wireless electrode patch of the present invention is preferably lightweight and compact. The wireless electrode patch preferably additionally provides a low-power system for extended battery life and use. The wireless electrode patch and/or wireless system still further preferably allows for good and reliable measurement of physiological signals from the subject. The wireless electrode patch is still preferably simple enough to apply as a single patch, but versatile enough to be reconfigured as more than one patch.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a sensor for simultaneously measuring both normal and shear forces applied to two or more flexible sensors, and further a statically responsive sensor for measuring shear forces. The present invention further includes a method of designing an object, prototype or a device using these sensors to detect both shear and normal forces encountered at the sensor locations.

Abstract: A wireless electrode patch and system for measuring the physiological condition of a subject, more particularly to an electrode patch for ECG monitoring, and a method of sensing, analyzing and/or transmitting or relaying a physiological signal. The wireless electrode patch and system is lightweight, compact and reusable. The wireless electrode patch provides a low, power system for extended battery life and use. The wireless electrode patch and system allows for good reliable measurement of physiological signals from the subject. The wireless electrode is simple enough to apply as a single patch but versatile enough to be reconfigured as more than one patch.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a sensor for simultaneously measuring both normal and shear forces applied to two or more flexible sensors, and further a statically responsive sensor for measuring shear forces. The present invention further includes a method of designing an object, prototype or a device using these sensors to detect both shear and normal forces encountered at the sensor locations.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a composite sheet material, a method of producing this material, and the application of this material as a sensor for monitoring and measuring shear forces (or lateral translation). In one embodiment, the present invention includes a composite sheet material having an upper and a lower surface comprising an elastomeric matrix, which is essentially non-conductive, and discrete electrically conductive elements within the matrix wherein the electrically conductive elements in a region of the composite sheet material are arranged into columns, and the orientation of these columns are in an essentially organized, non-random pattern with a majority of these columns oriented at angles less than about 90° and greater than about 15° to the lower surface of the composite sheet material. In another embodiment, the present invention provides for a method of forming the sensors.