Patents by Inventor Brandon S. Burroughs

Brandon S. Burroughs has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20130024248
    Abstract: Systems and methods that may be used to promote products that include activity sensors are provided. Users are prompted to compete against one another in a store while performing physical activities. The physical activities are performed while wearing products that include attached or embedded sensors. The data generated by the sensors is used to generate a leaderboard. The leaderboard may be displayed in a store in close proximity to the products offered for sale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon S Burroughs, Richard J Engelberg, Jordan M Rice, Bob Sweet, Aaron B Weast, Noel Billig
  • Publication number: 20130002533
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media relating to user interface, that may for example, receive and/or process physical activity data and allow interaction with the received information in novel implementations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon S. Burroughs, Richard J. Engelberg, Jordan M. Rice, Bob Sweet, Aaron B. Weast, Wade Convay
  • Publication number: 20120323496
    Abstract: Example embodiments may relate systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media configured to process input specifying a user attribute, adjust a performance zone based on the user attribute, receive data generated by at least one of an accelerometer and a force sensor, determine whether the data is within the performance zone, and output the determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon S. Burroughs, Richard J. Engelberg, Jordan M. Rice, Bob Sweet, Aaron B. West, Wade Convay
  • Publication number: 20120262329
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods estimate the distance between a player and a ball by transmitting a chirp (sweep signal) to a radio tag located on the ball. During the chirp, the frequency of the transmitted signal is changed in a predetermined fashion. The radio tag doubles the transmitted frequency and returns the processed signal to a transceiver typically located on the player. The currently transmitted frequency is then compared with the received frequency to obtain a difference frequency from which an apparatus may estimate the distance. The apparatus may simultaneously receive the processed signal from the radio tag while transmitting the sweep signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Brandon S. Burroughs, Scott R. Berggren, Clayton J. Lindsay, Jordan M. Rice, Bert B. Buxton, Edward S. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20120253653
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for using geographic information in connection with sporting activities. Sensors may be attached to users and/or clothing to generate performance data. The data, along location data, may be transmitted to a server. The server may maintain leader boards for users and locations and allow users to search for other users and locations of sporting activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon S. Burroughs, Mark Adam Starkey
  • Publication number: 20120212505
    Abstract: Example embodiments may relate systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media configured to correlate image data of a user performing physical activity with data collected during the user's performance. Data may include sensor data measuring, force, acceleration, speed, and/or processed sensor data from one or more sensors. Certain embodiments may determine whether the user is within a performance zone based on user attributes. Correlation of the image data with physical activity data may be based, at least in part, whether the user is within a performance zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon S. Burroughs, Michael Benjamin Hailey
  • Patent number: 8231506
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods estimate the distance between a player and a ball by transmitting a chirp (sweep signal) to a radio tag located on the ball. During the chirp, the frequency of the transmitted signal is changed in a predetermined fashion. The radio tag doubles the transmitted frequency and returns the processed signal to a transceiver typically located on the player. The currently transmitted frequency is then compared with the received frequency to obtain a difference frequency from which an apparatus may estimate the distance. The apparatus may simultaneously receive the processed signal from the radio tag while transmitting the sweep signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Brandon S. Burroughs, Scott R. Berggren, Clayton J. Lindsay, Jordan M. Rice, Bert B. Buxton, Edward S. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20120191405
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Brandon S. Burroughs
  • Patent number: 8172722
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Brandon S. Burroughs
  • Publication number: 20110304497
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods estimate the distance between a player and a ball by transmitting a chirp (sweep signal) to a radio tag located on the ball. During the chirp, the frequency of the transmitted signal is changed in a predetermined fashion. The radio tag doubles the transmitted frequency and returns the processed signal to a transceiver typically located on the player. The currently transmitted frequency is then compared with the received frequency to obtain a difference frequency from which an apparatus may estimate the distance. The apparatus may simultaneously receive the processed signal from the radio tag while transmitting the sweep signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Brandon S. Burroughs, Scott R. Berggren, Bert B. Buxton, Clayton J. Lindsay, Edward S. Lowe, JR., Jordan M. Rice
  • Publication number: 20100184563
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Brandon S. Burroughs
  • Publication number: 20100184564
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Brandon S. Burroughs