Patents by Inventor Christopher John Wiebe

Christopher John Wiebe 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).

  • Patent number: 11246531
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system determines muscle fatigue measurements using physiological data generated by a sensor-equipped athletic garment. The muscle fatigue measurement is determined by analyzing the frequency spread of the physiological data. The exercise feedback system may customize exercise programs, determine risks of injury, or generate biofeedback for presentation on graphical user interfaces using the muscle fatigue measurements. The exercise feedback system accesses pre-determined muscle fatigue measurement models that define criteria for the aforementioned features. For instance, if an athlete is becoming fatigued and exercising with improper form based on a muscle fatigue measurement, the exercise feedback system modifies the athlete's exercise program to help target and improve the athlete's weaknesses as well as to prevent injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Mad Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Lev Korzinov, Ankit Gordhandas, Christopher John Wiebe
  • Patent number: 11234653
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system determines sensor data quality of an athletic garment based on bioimpedance data. The athletic garment includes sensors that can generate physiological data and bioimpedance data. An athlete wears the athletic garment while exercising. If the sensors have a stable contact with the skin of the athlete, the sensors generate high quality physiological data. However, if the sensors have unstable or no contact with the skin of the athlete, the sensors generate low quality physiological data. The exercise feedback system uses the magnitude and/or variance of the bioimpedance data to determine whether the physiological data is high or low quality. If the physiological data is high quality, the exercise feedback system may generate and provide feedback based on the physiological data for display to the athlete. The exercise feedback system may also use the bioimpedance data to identify defects in the garment during quality assurance tests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Mad Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Daniel Blatnik, Lev Korzinov, Adnan Aslam
  • Publication number: 20220016483
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system monitors the performance of athletes wearing a garment with sensors while exercising. The sensors generate physiological data such as muscle activation data, heart rate data, or data describing the athlete's movement. The system extracts features from the physiological data and compares the features with reference exercise data to determine metrics of performance and biofeedback. Based on the physiological data, the system may also modify exercise training programs for the athlete. The exercise feedback system can display the biofeedback using visuals or audio, as well as modified exercise training programs, via the athlete's client device in real time while the athlete is exercising. By reviewing the biofeedback, the athlete may correct the athlete's exercise form to properly use the target muscles for the exercise, or change the certain workouts to personalize the training program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, Rose Yao
  • Publication number: 20210370136
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system calibrates sensors of an athletic garment worn by an athlete while performing exercises. The sensors can record physiological data such as muscle activation. The system instructs the athlete to perform a calibration workout. The system generates a calibration value based on physiological data from the calibration workout and/or user information. The calibration value indicates, for example, the predicted maximum amplitude for the muscle activation of a particular muscle group (for example, glutes, hamstrings, or quadriceps) of the athlete. The system can update the calibration value over time as the system receives additional physiological data from subsequent exercises performed by the athlete. The system may determine a confidence level of the calibration value and may update the calibration value if the confidence level becomes too low. The system provides biofeedback to the athlete generated based on the calibration value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Seunghee Jang, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, Ankit Gordhandas
  • Patent number: 11179601
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system monitors the performance of athletes wearing a garment with sensors while exercising. The sensors generate physiological data such as muscle activation data, heart rate data, or data describing the athlete's movement. The system extracts features from the physiological data and compares the features with reference exercise data to determine metrics of performance and biofeedback. Based on the physiological data, the system may also modify exercise training programs for the athlete. The exercise feedback system can display the biofeedback using visuals or audio, as well as modified exercise training programs, via the athlete's client device in real time while the athlete is exercising. By reviewing the biofeedback, the athlete may correct the athlete's exercise form to properly use the target muscles for the exercise, or change the certain workouts to personalize the training program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Mad Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, Rose Yao
  • Patent number: 11103750
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system monitors the performance of athletes wearing a garment with sensors while exercising. The sensors generate physiological data such as muscle activation data, heart rate data, or data describing the athlete's movement. The system extracts features from the physiological data and compares the features with reference exercise data to determine metrics of performance and biofeedback. Based on the physiological data, the system may also modify exercise training programs for the athlete. The exercise feedback system can display the biofeedback using visuals or audio, as well as modified exercise training programs, via the athlete's client device in real time while the athlete is exercising. By reviewing the biofeedback, the athlete may correct the athlete's exercise form to properly use the target muscles for the exercise, or change the certain workouts to personalize the training program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Mad Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, Rose Yao
  • Patent number: 11097157
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system receives a first set of physiological data from a garment worn by a user and user information from a client device of the user, the first set of physiological data describing muscle activation of a plurality of muscles of the user while performing a calibration workout. The exercise feedback system determines a calibration value based at least in part on the first set of physiological data and the user information. When the exercise feedback system receives a second set of physiological data describing muscle activation of the plurality of muscles while performing a subsequent workout from the garment, the exercise feedback system modifies the calibration value based on the second set of physiological data. The exercise feedback system provides biofeedback generated based on the modified calibration value to the user via the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Mad Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Seunghee Jang, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, Ankit Gordhandas
  • Publication number: 20200397372
    Abstract: An electrode system for sensing biometric signals from a body region of a user and a method of manufacture thereof, the electrode system comprising: a substrate comprising a reference region and a signal communication region, the signal communication region including a set of conductive leads; a set of biosensing contacts coupled to the set of conductive leads; a non-conductive region ensheathing each of the set of biosensing contacts, the non-conductive region including: a set of openings that expose at least a portion of each of the set of biosensing contacts for interfacing with the body region of the user, upon coupling of the electrode system to the user; a first bonding layer that couples the substrate to a fabric base; and a second bonding layer coupled to the first bonding, wherein the substrate is hermetically sealed between the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: James Artel Berg, Chris Glaister, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, Hamid Hameed Butt, Gaston MacMillan, Christopher John Wiebe
  • Publication number: 20200151595
    Abstract: The invention(s) described are configured to process sensor data in order to optimize or otherwise improve training of users for achievement of goals in relation to performing an activity. The invention(s) can also iteratively adapt training in a personalized manner, with assessment of training results and subsequent modification of training regimens, in order to provide improved alignment between users and their goals. Such iteration can drive interventions provided to users throughout the course of training, and allow the system to iteratively develop better and more precise interventions (e.g., through manual means, through machine learning models with generated training and test data). Such iteration, with large datasets applied to populations of users can also increase the breadth of user states that the can be addressed, with respect to provided interventions, and improve rates at which interventions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, Christopher John Wiebe, Donald William Faul
  • Patent number: 10617354
    Abstract: An electrode system for sensing biometric signals from a body region of a user and a method of manufacture thereof, the electrode system comprising: a substrate comprising a reference region and a signal communication region, the signal communication region including a set of conductive leads; a set of biosensing contacts coupled to the set of conductive leads; a non-conductive region ensheathing each of the set of biosensing contacts, the non-conductive region including: a set of openings that expose at least a portion of each of the set of biosensing contacts for interfacing with the body region of the user, upon coupling of the electrode system to the user; a first bonding layer that couples the substrate to a fabric base; and a second bonding layer coupled to the first bonding, wherein the substrate is hermetically sealed between the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: MAD Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: James Artel Berg, Chris Glaister, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, Hamid Hameed Butt, Gaston MacMillan, Christopher John Wiebe
  • Publication number: 20190343459
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system determines muscle fatigue measurements using physiological data generated by a sensor-equipped athletic garment. The muscle fatigue measurement is determined by analyzing the frequency spread of the physiological data. The exercise feedback system may customize exercise programs, determine risks of injury, or generate biofeedback for presentation on graphical user interfaces using the muscle fatigue measurements. The exercise feedback system accesses pre-determined muscle fatigue measurement models that define criteria for the aforementioned features. For instance, if an athlete is becoming fatigued and exercising with improper form based on a muscle fatigue measurement, the exercise feedback system modifies the athlete's exercise program to help target and improve the athlete's weaknesses as well as to prevent injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: LEV KORZINOV, ANKIT GORDHANDAS, Christopher John Wiebe
  • Publication number: 20190307404
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system determines sensor data quality of an athletic garment based on bioimpedance data. The athletic garment includes sensors that can generate physiological data and bioimpedance data. An athlete wears the athletic garment while exercising. If the sensors have a stable contact with the skin of the athlete, the sensors generate high quality physiological data. However, if the sensors have unstable or no contact with the skin of the athlete, the sensors generate low quality physiological data. The exercise feedback system uses the magnitude and/or variance of the bioimpedance data to determine whether the physiological data is high or low quality. If the physiological data is high quality, the exercise feedback system may generate and provide feedback based on the physiological data for display to the athlete. The exercise feedback system may also use the bioimpedance data to identify defects in the garment during quality assurance tests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Daniel Blatnik, Lev Korzinov, Adnan Aslam
  • Publication number: 20190282856
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system monitors the performance of athletes wearing a garment with sensors while exercising. The sensors generate physiological data such as muscle activation data, heart rate data, or data describing the athlete's movement. The system extracts features from the physiological data and compares the features with reference exercise data to determine metrics of performance and biofeedback. Based on the physiological data, the system may also modify exercise training programs for the athlete. The exercise feedback system can display the biofeedback using visuals or audio, as well as modified exercise training programs, via the athlete's client device in real time while the athlete is exercising. By reviewing the biofeedback, the athlete may correct the athlete's exercise form to properly use the target muscles for the exercise, or change the certain workouts to personalize the training program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, Rose Yao
  • Patent number: 10362993
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system determines sensor data quality of an athletic garment based on bioimpedance data. The athletic garment includes sensors that can generate physiological data and bioimpedance data. An athlete wears the athletic garment while exercising. If the sensors have a stable contact with the skin of the athlete, the sensors generate high quality physiological data. However, if the sensors have unstable or no contact with the skin of the athlete, the sensors generate low quality physiological data. The exercise feedback system uses the magnitude and/or variance of the bioimpedance data to determine whether the physiological data is high or low quality. If the physiological data is high quality, the exercise feedback system may generate and provide feedback based on the physiological data for display to the athlete. The exercise feedback system may also use the bioimpedance data to identify defects in the garment during quality assurance tests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Mad Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Daniel Blatnik, Lev Korzinov, Adnan Aslam
  • Patent number: 10357688
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system monitors the performance of athletes wearing a garment with sensors while exercising. The sensors generate physiological data such as muscle activation data, heart rate data, or data describing the athlete's movement. The system extracts features from the physiological data and compares the features with reference exercise data to determine metrics of performance and biofeedback. Based on the physiological data, the system may also modify exercise training programs for the athlete. The exercise feedback system can display the biofeedback using visuals or audio, as well as modified exercise training programs, via the athlete's client device in real time while the athlete is exercising. By reviewing the biofeedback, the athlete may correct the athlete's exercise form to properly use the target muscles for the exercise, or change the certain workouts to personalize the training program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Mad Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, Rose Yao
  • Publication number: 20190076699
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system calibrates sensors of an athletic garment worn by an athlete while performing exercises. The sensors can record physiological data such as muscle activation. The system instructs the athlete to perform a calibration workout. The system generates a calibration value based on physiological data from the calibration workout and/or user information. The calibration value indicates, for example, the predicted maximum amplitude for the muscle activation of a particular muscle group (for example, glutes, hamstrings, or quadriceps) of the athlete. The system can update the calibration value over time as the system receives additional physiological data from subsequent exercises performed by the athlete. The system may determine a confidence level of the calibration value and may update the calibration value if the confidence level becomes too low. The system provides biofeedback to the athlete generated based on the calibration value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher John WIEBE, Seunghee JANG, Dhananja Pradhan JAYALATH, Ankit GORDHANDAS
  • Publication number: 20190046839
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system determines muscle stress measurements using physiological data generated by a sensor-equipped athletic garment. A muscle stress measurement represents an accumulated normalized signal from one or more of the sensors corresponding to a given muscle over a period of time. The exercise feedback system may customize exercise programs, determine risks of injury, or generate biofeedback for presentation on graphical user interfaces using the muscle stress measurements. In an embodiment, the exercise feedback system accesses pre-determined muscle stress measurement models that define criteria for the aforementioned features. For instance, responsive to determining that an athlete is becoming fatigued and exercising with improper form based on a muscle stress measurement, the exercise feedback system modifies the athlete's exercise program to help target and improve the athlete's weaknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Seunghee S. Jang, Yann J. J. Renard, Christopher John Wiebe, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath
  • Publication number: 20190046107
    Abstract: An exercise feedback system determines muscle stress measurements using physiological data generated by a sensor-equipped athletic garment. A muscle stress measurement represents an accumulated normalized signal from one or more of the sensors corresponding to a given muscle over a period of time. The exercise feedback system may customize exercise programs, determine risks of injury, or generate biofeedback for presentation on graphical user interfaces using the muscle stress measurements. In an embodiment, the exercise feedback system accesses pre-determined muscle stress measurement models that define criteria for the aforementioned features. For instance, responsive to determining that an athlete is becoming fatigued and exercising with improper form based on a muscle stress measurement, the exercise feedback system modifies the athlete's exercise program to help target and improve the athlete's weaknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Seunghee S. Jang, Yann J. J. Renard, Christopher John Wiebe, Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath
  • Patent number: 10105098
    Abstract: A system for monitoring biometric signals of a user comprising: a set of wireless sensor interfaces coupled to a garment, each of the wireless sensor interfaces comprising: 1) an electrode layer comprising a receiving region, 2) a positional identifier, associated with a position on the garment, and 3) a retention subsystem; a set of wireless sensor modules, each of the set of wireless sensor modules comprising: a contact region electrically coupleable to the receiving region of the electrode layer, a set of sensors configured to detect a set of biometric signal types, and a positional interrogator configured to identify the position associated with the corresponding wireless sensor interface; and a control module, communicatively coupled to the set of wireless sensor modules, wherein the control module queries a subset of the set of biometric signal types for transmission from each of the set of wireless sensor modules based on their positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: MAD Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Wiebe, Hamid Hameed Butt
  • Patent number: D842481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Mad Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Dhananja Pradhan Jayalath, James Artel Berg, Hamid Hameed Butt, Christopher John Wiebe