Abstract: A computationally-designed instrumented intra-oral appliance to optimize the location and coupling of sensors to optimize data integrity while maximizing comfort for the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention is a holding case for an instrumented intra-oral appliance containing recorded data, which charges the intra-oral appliance while not in use and transmits recorded data to storage for review and analysis. The transferred data may be subjected to downloading, validation, storage, analysis, measuring, database fusion (with for example data from other devices), data output, and data recording. Output may be further transferred to a computer, processor, phone, tablet computer, or other hardware for review by a user or technical, research, medical, or other oversight personnel. The holding case can also send data to the appliance including firmware or other onboard operating instructions. The holding case can include additional features such as custom dentition of the user, UV light, or a visual user interface.

Abstract: The present invention is a holding case for an instrumented intra-oral appliance containing recorded data, which charges the intra-oral appliance while not in use and transmits recorded data to storage for review and analysis. The transferred data may be subjected to downloading, validation, storage, analysis, measuring, database fusion (with for example data from other devices), data output, and data recording. Output may be further transferred to a computer, processor, phone, tablet computer, or other hardware for review by a user or technical, research, medical, or other oversight personnel. The holding case can also send data to the appliance including firmware or other onboard operating instructions. The holding case can include additional features such as custom dentition of the user, UV light, or a visual user interface.

Abstract: A receiver apparatus is configured to receive a first and second signal from one or more sensors, the first signal comprising a measure of one or more exercise parameters of the user at a first time period of an exercise session, and the second signal comprising a measure of the one or more exercise parameters at a second time period. A processor is configured to store the first and second signals in a memory, generate a fatigue signal based on a comparison of the measured one or more exercise parameters of the first signal to the respective measured one or more exercise parameters of the second signal, generate an exercise efficiency signal based on a comparison of the measured one or more exercise parameters of the second signal to an a priori exercise parameter threshold, and cause the exercise efficiency signal and the fatigue signal to be simultaneously displayed.

Abstract: A method of operating a fitness tracking system includes generating movement data corresponding to movement of a user, sampling the generated movement data at a first sampling rate as first sampled data when operating the fitness tracking system in an activity detection mode, and sampling the generated movement data at a second sampling rate as second sampled data when operating the fitness tracking system in a workout mode. The second sampling rate is greater than the first sampling rate.

Abstract: A method of operating a fitness tracking system includes generating movement data corresponding to movement of a user, sampling the generated movement data at a first sampling rate as first sampled data when operating the fitness tracking system in an activity detection mode, and sampling the generated movement data at a second sampling rate as second sampled data when operating the fitness tracking system in a workout mode. The second sampling rate is greater than the first sampling rate.

Abstract: A shoe is provided for use by a user and for use with a communication device that transmits a physiological signal based on a detected physiological parameter of the user. The shoe includes a sole, a force actuating mechanism, a receiver and a controller. The sole has a top surface for supporting the foot of the user when being worn by the user. The force actuating mechanism provides a force to the top surface of the sole and is disposed at the sole so as to provide the force to a plantar venous plexus of the foot. The receiver receives the physiological parameter signal. The controller generates a control signal to control the force actuating mechanism. The controller further modifies the control signal based on the received physiological parameter signal.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention is drawn to a patch for use with application against the skin of a user. The patch includes a substrate, a material detector, a memory, a comparator, an output component, and a power source. The material detector is disposed on the substrate and has a contact portion disposed so as to contact the skin. The material detector generates a material signal based on the amount of material contacting the contact portion. The memory has a priori material data stored within. The comparator outputs a compared signal based on the comparison of the material signal and the a priori material data. The output component outputs a readiness signal based on the compared signal and the a priori data. The power source provides power to the output component.

Abstract: A method of operating a fitness tracking system includes generating movement data corresponding to movement of a user, sampling the generated movement data at a first sampling rate as first sampled data when operating the fitness tracking system in an activity detection mode, and sampling the generated movement data at a second sampling rate as second sampled data when operating the fitness tracking system in a workout mode. The second sampling rate is greater than the first sampling rate.

Abstract: A shoe is provided for use by a user and for use with an external reset system that is operable to transmit a reset signal. The shoe comprises a sole, a detector, a memory, a controller, and a receiver. The sole has a top surface for supporting the foot of the user when being worn by the user. The detector generates a parameter signal based on a detected parameter. The controller generates a control signal to activate said detector. The controller further generates a modification signal based on the received reset signal. The memory stores parameter data based on the parameter signal. The memory further modifies the stored parameter data based on the modification signal. The receiver receives the reset signal.

Abstract: A shoe is provided for use by a user and for use with a communication device that transmits a physiological signal based on a detected physiological parameter of the user. The shoe includes a sole, a force actuating mechanism, a receiver and a controller. The sole has a top surface for supporting the foot of the user when being worn by the user. The force actuating mechanism provides a force to the top surface of the sole and is disposed at the sole so as to provide the force to a plantar venous plexus of the foot. The receiver receives the physiological parameter signal. The controller generates a control signal to control the force actuating mechanism. The controller further modifies the control signal based on the received physiological parameter signal.

Abstract: A shoe is provided for use by a user and for use with a communication device that transmits a blood pressure signal based on a detected blood pressure of the user. The shoe includes a sole, a force actuating mechanism, a receiver and a controller. The sole has a top surface for supporting the foot of the user when being worn by the user. The force actuating mechanism provides a force normal to the top surface of the sole and is disposed at the sole so as to provide the force to a plantar venous plexus of the foot. The receiver receives the blood pressure signal. The controller generates a control signal to control the force actuating mechanism. The controller further modifies the control signal based on the received blood pressure signal.

Abstract: A receiver apparatus is configured to receive a first and second signal from one or more sensors, the first signal comprising a measure of one or more exercise parameters of the user at a first time period of an exercise session, and the second signal comprising a measure of the one or more exercise parameters at a second time period. A processor is configured to store the first and second signals in a memory, generate a fatigue signal based on a comparison of the measured one or more exercise parameters of the first signal to the respective measured one or more exercise parameters of the second signal, generate an exercise efficiency signal based on a comparison of the measured one or more exercise parameters of the second signal to an a priori exercise parameter threshold, and cause the exercise efficiency signal and the fatigue signal to be simultaneously displayed.

Abstract: A shoe pod includes a positioning component and an altimeter. The positioning component determines geodetic locations of the shoe, whereas the altimeter determines elevations of the shoe. A golf club pod is disposed at the golf club and includes a golf club parameter detector operable to be detachably fastened to the golf club, to detect a golf club head striking surface position and to transmit the detected club parameter signal based on the detected golf club parameter.

Abstract: A system includes a shoe and a pod. The pod is disposed at the shoe and includes a positioning component and an altimeter. The positioning component determines a first geodetic location of the shoe at a first time, whereas the altimeter determines a first elevation of the shoe at the first time. The first positioning component additionally determines a second geodetic location of the shoe at a second time and generate shoe distance data based on the first geodetic location and the second geodetic location. The altimeter additionally determines a second elevation of the shoe at the second time. The positioning component additionally determines a total distance traveled based on the shoe distance data, the first elevation and the second elevation.

Abstract: The present invention is a holding case for an instrumented intra-oral appliance containing recorded data, which charges the intra-oral appliance while not in use and transmits recorded data to storage for review and analysis. The transferred data may be subjected to downloading, validation, storage, analysis, measuring, database fusion (with for example data from other devices), data output, and data recording. Output may be further transferred to a computer, processor, phone, tablet computer, or other hardware for review by a user or technical, research, medical, or other oversight personnel. The holding case can also send data to the appliance including firmware or other onboard operating instructions. The holding case can include additional features such as custom dentition of the user, UV light, or a visual user interface.

Abstract: An instrumented intra-oral appliance that has been designed computationally to optimize the location and coupling of sensors to optimize data integrity while maximizing comfort for the wearer. The 3D anatomical geometry can be collected directly with an intra-oral scanner or indirectly through an impression and scan of a dental stone model. A generalized design can be created to fit a target audience by obtaining 3D anatomical geometries of the target populations and performing a statistical shape analysis. Once the generalized design of the electronics is created, a unique design can be generated for each individual by locating the electronics such that they collect the best quality data possible. The individual designs can also be generated that maximize comfort for the wearer by minimizing size and volume, avoiding areas that could be painful, and ensuring proper retention of the device. Although not required, the device could be 3D printed to convert the computational design directly to an appliance.

Abstract: A device is provided for use by a user, wherein the device includes a first sensor, a second sensor and an efficiency generating component. The first sensor detects a first parameter and generates a first detected signal based on the first detected parameter. The second sensor detects a second parameter and generates a second detected signal based on the second detected parameter. The efficiency generating component generates an efficiency signal based on the first detected signal and the second detected signal.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention is drawn to a patch for use with application against the skin of a user. The patch includes a substrate, a material detector, a memory, a comparator, an output component, and a power source. The material detector is disposed on the substrate and has a contact portion disposed so as to contact the skin. The material detector generates a material signal based on the amount of material contacting the contact portion. The memory has a priori material data stored within. The comparator outputs a compared signal based on the comparison of the material signal and the a priori material data. The output component outputs a readiness signal based on the compared signal and the a priori data. The power source provides power to the output component.

Abstract: A shoe pod includes a positioning component and an altimeter. The positioning component determines geodetic locations of the shoe, whereas the altimeter determines elevations of the shoe. A golf club pod is disposed at the golf club and includes a golf club parameter detector operable to be detachably fastened to the golf club, to detect a golf club head striking surface position and to transmit the detected club parameter signal based on the detected golf club parameter.