Abstract: A a patch is provided for application against the skin of a user. The patch includes a substrate, a material detector, a memory, a comparator, a three state indicator and a power source. The material detector is disposed on the substrate, has a contact portion disposed so as to contact the skin, and can generate a material signal based on an amount of material contacting the contact portion. The memory has a priori material data stored therein. The comparator outputs a compared signal based on a comparison of the material signal and the a priori material data. The three state indicator provides an indication of the state of the user based on the compared signal, wherein the indication being selected from one of the group consisting of a first indication of a first state, a second indication of a second state and a third indication of a third state. The power source provides power to the three state indicator.

Abstract: A system includes a shoe, an altimeter, an accelerometer, a processing component, a memory and an output component. The altimeter is disposed at the shoe and detects a first altitude when the shoe is disposed at the first altitude at a first time, detects a second altitude when the shoe is disposed at the second altitude at a second time and generates a detected altitude signal based on a difference between the second altitude and the first altitude. The accelerometer is disposed at the shoe and detects acceleration in a direction of the second altitude and the first altitude and generates a detected acceleration signal. The processing component generates a step count signal based on the detected altitude signal and the detected acceleration signal. The memory stores step count data based on the step count signal. The output component outputs an output signal based on the step count data.

Abstract: A scale configured as a data hub for activity data collection devices. In one embodiment, the scale comprises: a surface on which the user stands, the surface outputs data relating to body mass of the user; a transmitter to communicate with the activity data collection devices; a receiver which receives activity data from the activity data collection devices relating to a particular 24 hour time period; a storage apparatus to store the body mass and the activity data; and a processor configured to: process the activity data to generate activity signatures representative thereof; and associate the activity signatures to the body mass data output.

Abstract: A system includes a biometric detector and a band of stretchable fabric. The biometric detector detects a biological parameter. The biometric detector is fastened to the band of elastomer fabric.

Abstract: A system includes a shoe, a timer, a positioning component, a controlling component, a memory and a processing component. The timer establishes a time frame. The positioning component determines a first geodetic location of the shoe at a first time within the time frame and determines a second geodetic location of the shoe at a second time within the time frame. The controlling component is disposed at the shoe and generates activity data based on the first geodetic location, the second geodetic location and the time frame. The memory is disposed at the shoe and stores the activity data. The processing component retrieves the activity data from the memory and wirelessly transmits processed activity data based on the activity data. The positioning component further determines a first geodetic location total time corresponding to a total time the shoe is located at the first geodetic location within the time frame.

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 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: A wearable device includes: a wake up component that generates a first wake-up signal based on a first detected exercise activity location and generates a second wake-up signal based on a second detected exercise activity location; a receiver that receives a first exercise signal from a first transmitter based on receipt of the first wake-up signal and receives a second exercise signal from a second transmitter based on receipt of the second wake-up signal, the first exercise signal being associated with a first exercise session of the user, the second exercise signal being associated with a second exercise session of the user; a memory that stores first exercise data based on first exercise signal and stores second exercise data based on the second exercise signal; and a transmitter that transmits an exercise download signal based on the first exercise data and the second exercise data.

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: A shoe has a sole having a capacitive sensor and a force actuating mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The capacitive sensor can detect and sense whether or not there is a foot is in the shoe. The force actuating mechanism can operate like a piston in an inactive mode (first position) and active mode (second position), wherein the active mode extends the force actuating mechanism's extending mechanism from first position to second position. The wireless receiver can retrieve any information in regards to geodetic locations from the capacitive sensor based on the capacitance signal.

Abstract: A device for use with a wireless transceiver that is operable to transmit a data file. The device includes a communication component, a processing component, a parameter detecting component and a controlling component. The communication component wirelessly communicates with the transceiver. The processing component operates in a first manner. The parameter detecting component detects a first parameter and generates a parameter signal based on the detected first parameter. The controlling component generates a wake-up signal based on the parameter signal. The communication component can further receive the data file based on the wake-up signal. The processing component can further operate in a second manner based on the data file.

Abstract: A wearable device includes: a wake up component that generates a first wake-up signal based on a first detected exercise activity location and generates a second wake-up signal based on a second detected exercise activity location; a receiver that receives a first exercise signal from a first transmitter based on receipt of the first wake-up signal and receives a second exercise signal from a second transmitter based on receipt of the second wake-up signal, the first exercise signal being associated with a first exercise session of the user, the second exercise signal being associated with a second exercise session of the user; a memory that stores first exercise data based on first exercise signal and stores second exercise data based on the second exercise signal; and a transmitter that transmits an exercise download signal based on the first exercise data and the second exercise data

Abstract: A device is provided for use by a user having a transmitter operable to transmit a data signal corresponding to previously recorded activity of the user. The device includes: a standing surface for supporting the user, a weight scale operable to output a weight signal based on the weight of the user supported by said standing surface; a receiver operable to receive the data signal; and a memory operable to store user data based on the received data signal.

Abstract: A device for use with a wireless transceiver that is operable to transmit a data file. The device includes a communication component, a processing component, a parameter detecting component and a controlling component. The communication component wirelessly communicates with the transceiver. The processing component operates in a first manner. The parameter detecting component detects a first parameter and generates a parameter signal based on the detected first parameter. The controlling component generates a wake-up signal based on the parameter signal. The communication component can further receive the data file based on the wake-up signal. The processing component can further operate in a second manner based on the data file.

Abstract: A device has a body having a processing component and an orientation detecting component, and a cover disposed on the body. The processing component can operate in an inactive mode and can operate in an active mode, wherein the inactive mode expends less power than the active mode. The orientation detecting component can detect a first orientation and can generate an orientation signal based on the detected first orientation. The processing component can operate in one of the inactive mode or the active mode based on the orientation signal.

Abstract: A device includes a cardiac detecting component, a parameter detecting component, an interface component and a fatigue determining component. The cardiac detecting component detects a cardiac parameter of the user at a first time. The parameter detecting component detects a second parameter at a second time. The interface component receives a fatigue input from the user. The fatigue determining component generates a first fatigue indicator of the user based on the detected cardiac parameter at the first time, the detected second parameter at the second time and the fatigue input.

Abstract: Embodiments provide protective helmets configured to protect the head from linear and rotational acceleration in an impact. In various embodiments, the helmets may include an outer layer, an inner layer, and at least one intermediate layer coupled to the outer and inner layers by alternate fixation sites, thereby providing a suspension between the outer and inner layers. In various embodiments, the intermediate layer may be made from a honeycomb material, such as an aluminum honeycomb. In use, in-plane deformation of the honeycomb may allow for translation of the outer layer in a substantially tangential direction relative to the inner layer, thereby mitigating rotational acceleration imparted by the tangential impact component.