Abstract: An article of apparel can include or use an electroadhesive clutch device. The device can include an elongate encasing for a first electrode assembly and a second electrode assembly each having a respective first and second electrode. The first and second electrodes can be at least partially overlapping and configured to slide or move relative to each other. The device can include an electrical signal generator configured to provide first and second signals to the first and second electrode assemblies, respectively, wherein the first electrode assembly is configured to slide laterally relative to the second electrode assembly when the first and second signals are not applied, and is configured to remain static relative to the second electrode assembly when the first and second signals are applied. The apparel can include a textile material to which the encasing is attached at least at a first end of the encasing.

Abstract: A method for providing automated advertising compensation to a user within a digital environment includes: retrieving, from a digital blockchain ledger, data associated with a first, primary non-fungible token (NFT) representing a primary digital asset and retrieving, from the digital blockchain ledger, data associated with a second, advertising sub-asset NFT, the data associated with the second NFT including an advertising graphic and a smart contract.

Abstract: A support garment can include a textile layer forming a supportive region and configured to adjustably permit or inhibit displacement of a body part of the wearer that is positioned adjacent or proximate the supportive region. The garment can include an electroadhesive clutch device to help control displacement. In an example, the garment includes an underwear garment or a portion thereof.

Abstract: A method comprising: instructing the creation of a plurality of first cryptographic tokens representing digital assets with at least one attribute configured to evolve over time; receiving a request to lock the evolution of the digital asset corresponding to the cryptographic token; in response to the received request, generating a second cryptographic token having at least one attribute derived from the evolutionary state of the digital asset at the time the request to lock was received; instructing the transfer of the second cryptographic token to a digital wallet or account of the token holder.

Abstract: A method of provisioning or distributing a cryptographic digital asset and supervising a secondary transfer of the digital asset includes receiving a transaction confirmation indicative of a completed transaction of a product from a first party to a second party; determining or receiving a unique owner identification (ID) code or wallet address of the second party; recording or transmitting a request to record ownership of the cryptographic digital asset to the unique owner identification (ID) code or wallet address of the second party; receiving a request to transfer the cryptographic digital asset to a second unique owner identification (ID) code or second wallet address; and recording or transmitting a request to record ownership of the cryptographic digital asset to the second unique owner identification (ID) code or second wallet address.

Abstract: An electrode device for an electroadhesive clutch can include a planar conductive member and a housing that encloses at least a portion of the conductive member. In an example, the housing can include a flexible polymeric substrate provided adjacent to at least a first surface of the conductive member, and a dielectric member comprising a first portion provided adjacent to an opposite second surface of the conductive member, and a second portion provided adjacent to a first side edge of the conductive member and coupled to the flexible polymeric substrate.

Abstract: A method of provisioning or distributing a cryptographic digital asset and supervising a secondary transfer of the digital asset includes receiving a transaction confirmation indicative of a completed transaction of a product from a first party to a second party; determining or receiving a unique owner identification (ID) code or wallet address of the second party; recording or transmitting a request to record ownership of the cryptographic digital asset to the unique owner identification (ID) code or wallet address of the second party; receiving a request to transfer the cryptographic digital asset to a second unique owner identification (ID) code or second wallet address; and recording or transmitting a request to record ownership of the cryptographic digital asset to the second unique owner identification (ID) code or second wallet address.

Abstract: Presented are intelligent electronic footwear with controller automated features, methods for making/using such footwear, and control systems for executing automated features of intelligent electronic footwear. An intelligent electronic shoe includes an upper that attaches to a user's foot, and a sole structure attached to the upper for supporting thereon the user's foot. A collision threat warning system, a detection tag, a wireless communications device, and a footwear controller are all mounted to the sole structure/upper. The detection tag receives a prompt signal from a transmitter-detector module and responsively transmits thereto a response signal. The footwear controller receives, through the wireless communications device, a pedestrian collision warning signal generated by the remote computing node responsive to the response signal.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, by a computer system, data indicating a user has acquired a cryptographic digital asset representing an article of footwear or apparel; responsive to receiving the data, granting the user authorization to produce up to a predetermined number of physical units of the article of footwear or apparel represented by the cryptographic digital asset; receiving, by the computer system via an electronic order portal, a purchase order from the user to produce a specified quantity, up to the predetermined number, of the physical units according to the authorization; and fulfilling, by the computer system, the purchase order to provide the specified quantity of physical units to the user.

Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying a multi-layer digital asset in a digital environment includes retrieving, from a digital blockchain ledger, data associated with a primary non-fungible token (NFT) representing a primary digital asset; retrieving, from the digital blockchain ledger, data associated with a sub-asset NFT; monitoring a location of a user; determining that the user has crossed a predefined geofence boundary; in response to determining that the user has crossed the predefined geofence boundary, modifying the primary digital asset by incorporating visual elements from the sub-asset NFT; and displaying the modified primary digital asset within the digital environment.

Abstract: A sport chair includes a seating surface, one or more load cells associated with the chair, and a processor in communication with the one or more load cells. The one or more load cells are operative to sense a weight of the user while the user is present on the seating surface. The processor is configured to detect a presence of the user on the seating surface, determine an initial weight of the user in response to detecting the presence; monitor, over time, the weight of the user while the user is present on the seating surface. Further, the processor can detect that the weight of the user has decreased from the initial weight by more than a predetermined amount or percentage, and generate an alert.

Abstract: A method of authenticating an article of clothing includes providing a machine-readable identifier on an exterior surface of an article of clothing, the machine-readable identifier includes a digitally printed image having a plurality of predefined discrete areas with one or more ciphers. The ciphers include at least one of a symbol, a color, or a geometric shape, and are representative of an authenticity of the article of clothing. The method further includes receiving a scan of the machine-readable identifier to detect the ciphers, processing the scan of the machine-readable identifier to extract the encryption key, accessing a digital token associated with the article of clothing using the extracted encryption key, and authenticating the article of clothing based on authentication of the digital token.

Abstract: An electrode device for an electroadhesive clutch can include a planar conductive member and a housing that encloses at least a portion of the conductive member. In an example, the housing can include a flexible polymeric substrate provided adjacent to at least a first surface of the conductive member, and a dielectric member comprising a first portion provided adjacent to an opposite second surface of the conductive member, and a second portion provided adjacent to a first side edge of the conducive member and coupled to the flexible polymeric substrate.

Abstract: Presented are intelligent electronic footwear with controller automated features, methods for making/using such footwear, and control systems for executing automated features of intelligent electronic footwear. An intelligent electronic shoe includes an upper that attaches to a user's foot, and a sole structure attached to the upper for supporting thereon the user's foot. A collision threat warning system, a detection tag, a wireless communications device, and a footwear controller are all mounted to the sole structure/upper. The detection tag receives a prompt signal from a transmitter-detector module and responsively transmits thereto a response signal. The footwear controller receives, through the wireless communications device, a pedestrian collision warning signal generated by the remote computing node responsive to the response signal.

Abstract: Presented are intelligent electronic footwear and apparel with controller-automated features, methods for making/operating such footwear and apparel, and control systems for executing automated features of such footwear and apparel. A method for operating an intelligent electronic shoe (IES) includes receiving, e.g., via a controller through a wireless communications device from a GPS satellite service, location data of a user. The controller also receives, e.g., from a backend server-class computer or other remote computing node, location data for a target object or site, such as a virtual shoe hidden at a virtual spot. The controller retrieves or predicts path plan data including a derived route for traversing from the user's location to the target's location within a geographic area. The controller then transmits command signals to a navigation alert system mounted to the IES's shoe structure to output visual, audio, and/or tactile cues that guide the user along the derived route.

Abstract: An adaptive wearable article can include an electroadhesive clutch secures to a textile and extending around at least a portion of an opening. The clutch can include a first conductive member and a first polymeric substrate applied to the first conductive member and having a stiffness greater than a stiffness of the first conductive member, and the clutch can include a second electrode assembly comprising a second conductive ember configured to partially overlay the first conductive member. The second electrode assembly can include a second conductive member and a second polymeric substrate applied to the second conductive member, the second polymeric substrate having a stiffness greater than a stiffness of the second conductive member, wherein the first and second conductive members are proximate each other with the first and second polymeric substrates distal with respect to each other.

Abstract: A sport chair includes a seating surface operative to support a user and a processor. The processor is configured to detect the presence of a user on the seating surface, establish communication with an article of apparel on the body of the user, receive an indication of a physiological parameter of the user from a biometric sensor provided with the article of apparel, and output the physiological parameter to a display.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods include a three-dimensional (3D) scanning element, an electronic data storage configured to store a database including fields for 3D scan data and demographic information, a processor, and a user interface. In an example, the processor obtains 3D scan data of a body part of a subject from the 3D scanning element, analyzes the 3D scan data for incomplete regions, generate a composite 3D image of 3D scan data from the database based on similarities of demographic information, and overlays composite 3D image regions corresponding to incomplete regions on the 3D scan data.

Abstract: An enhanced mobility wearable article includes a rigid frame with a joint and a motor. A sensory cushioning system includes an airbag forming an interior volume and a pocket, wherein the interior volume is substantially airtight, an internal electronic assembly positioned within the pocket and including a pressure sensor, an external electronic assembly positioned exterior to the airbag, an orientation sensor coupled to at least one of the internal electronic assembly and the external electronic assembly, and an interconnect electrically coupling the internal electronic assembly to the external electronic assembly. Control circuitry operates the motor based, at least in part, on an activity associated with the wearer.

Abstract: An enhanced mobility wearable article includes a rigid frame, a joint, and a motor. A sensory cushioning system includes an airbag forming an interior volume and a pocket, wherein the interior volume is substantially airtight, an internal electronic assembly positioned within the pocket and including a pressure sensor, an external electronic assembly positioned exterior to the airbag, an orientation sensor coupled to at least one of the internal electronic assembly and the external electronic assembly, and an interconnect electrically coupling the internal electronic assembly to the external electronic assembly. Control circuitry operates the motor based, at least in part, on an output from the orientation sensor.