Abstract: A method of using bidirectionally a sensor platform incorporated into a garment of a wearer using a plurality of sensed biometric data, the method comprising: receiving from sensors of the sensor platform a set of the plurality of biometric data; sending the set to network device associated with the sensor platform; receiving a response including a command from the network device; and applying the command via one or more actuators of the sensor platform to effect a change in an operational characteristic of at least one of the sensors of the sensor platform.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to reliably attach an electronic module to a textile. The overall mechanical assembly of the invention includes: (a) light pipe, (b) top enclosure, (b) magnet, (c) main electronics which contains (d) the main PCB, (e) battery and (f) other electronic components, (g) bottom enclosure, which holds (h) the connector PCB, (i) module dock, (j) top textile PCB which are located above the (j) textile band and under the (k) textile pocket and the (l) bottom textile PCB and (m) fabric and laminate padding, which are located below the textile band. The invention is physically embodied by an electronic module, comprising at least one printed circuit board (PCB), comprising at least one conductive circuit and at least one electronic component; a metallic rivet, grommet or eyelet to mechanically and electrically connect the; and a textile substrate with at least one electrically conductive circuit.

Abstract: A system of fibre based temperature sensor integrated into abase fabric layer for a garment, the system comprising: a set of wall fibres interlaced with one another to form a first wall structure defining a first cavity along a length and a second wall structure defining a second cavity along the length, the set of wall fibres comprising nonconductive material; at least one conductive fibre miming along the length within each cavity, such that the set of wall fibres of the wall structures encloses each at least one conductive fibre in order to electrically insulate each at least one conductive fibre from an environment along the length external to the cavities; and a set of base fibres interlaced with one another to form the base fabric layer.

Abstract: A textile computing platform and method of operating the same. The platform includes at least one textile and at least one computing node including a sensory device positioned at the at least one textile. The platform includes a gateway device coupled to the computing node. The gateway device may be configured to: transmit, via a textile communication network, a discovery signal and a network time protocol signal; receive node discovery data from computing nodes to enumerate a subset of computing nodes for a current textile system state; generate physiological analytics based on a series of sensory data records received from the enumerated subset of computing nodes, the respective sensory data records associated with a time-stamp based on the network time protocol signal; and transmit actuating signals to the one or more enumerated subset of computing nodes for generating feedback to a user on a substantially real time basis.

Abstract: Embodiments of facial garments are disclosed. Garments may include textile components having conductive paths for interconnecting sensors, actuators, or other computing devices. Garments may be facial garments configured to capture user-related input via one or more sensor devices and provide output at an actuating structure in response to the captured user-related input. The facial garment may include textile components having silver or copper yarns knitted therein to provide an anti-microbial or anti-viral barrier between the user and the user's environment. A power source may provide power through the silver or copper fibers to provide a heating surface at a surface of the facial garment or to increase effectiveness of anti-microbial or anti-viral barrier provided by the textile.

Abstract: A multi-functional health monitoring mat which enables the measurement of—but not limited to the following parameters: Weight, Plantar pressure, Bio-impedance for body composition, and Cardiovascular based measurements, such as: Electrocardiogram (ECG), Ballistocardiogram (BCG) from which additional health indicating analytics can be further extracted. The mat will be comprised of 3 separate layers: (1) A Bottom Layer, used for weight measurement, comprising force measurement sensors (2) A Middle Layer, used for pressure measurement, comprising pressure sensors in a matrix, and (3) A Top Layer, used for bio-impedance measurement, comprising conductive sensors, distributed throughout the top layer, enabling random orientation of the feet. In addition, there will be an electronic sub-system to enable communication of data and information from the bath mat to a mobile application.

Abstract: A garment for detecting physiological data. The garment may include a garment body and a primary sensor panel affixed to a user facing side of the garment body. The primary sensor panel may include at least one bio signal sensor type to generate a primary set of bio signals. The garment may include a processor coupled to the primary sensor panel and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory may store processor-executable instructions that, when executed, configure the processor to: receive, from the primary sensor panel, the primary set of bio signals; generate a bio signal waveform based on the primary set of bio signals; and determine a hemodynamic metric associated with the user based on the bio signal waveforms associated with the user.

Abstract: A textile interconnection system for a textile substrate. The textile substrate may include at least one conductive fibre configured to transmit at least one of a power or data signal. The textile interconnection system includes a textile receptacle projecting from the textile substrate to define a cavity for receiving a controller device. The textile interconnection system includes a textile docking device received within the textile receptacle and coupled to the at least one conductive fibre of the textile substrate to electrically interconnect the received controller device and the textile substrate. The textile interconnection system includes a housing coupled to the textile docking device and received within the textile receptacle to mechanically interconnect the received controller device and the textile substrate.

Abstract: An ECG sensor system comprising: a substrate having a first side and a second side, the substrate of a non-conducting material; a plurality of textile-based sensors positioned on the first side, each of the plurality of textile-based sensors spaced apart from one another on the first side, the second side covering one side of the each of the plurality of textile-based sensors as an insulating covering, the each of the plurality of textile-based sensors including conductive fibres interlaced with one another; and a conductive trace connected to the each of the plurality of textile-based sensors, each of the conductive traces for connecting the plurality of textile-based sensors to an electronic controller for sending and receiving electronic signals from a selected pair of the plurality of textile-based sensors.

Abstract: There are disclosed devices, methods, and systems for electronic communication enhanced with visual indicators of metadata. Metadata is received from a plurality of disparate sources, the metadata reflective of at least one of location, social connectedness, biomechanics, mood, and health and wellness states of an individual with whom a user is engaging in electronic communication. A visual representation of the metadata is generated, the visual representation including a plurality of visual indicators of the states. A user interface for electronic communication with the individual is presented, the user interface including the visual representation of the metadata. While the user is engaging in electronic communication with the individual, updated metadata from at least one of the disparate sources is received, and the user interface is updated to reflect the updated metadata.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein include disparate textiles integrated with fixtures or objects within a workspace. The respective disparate textiles may be interconnected via electrical interconnection busses and may include electrical, mechanical, or electro-mechanical structures for sensing data associated with workspace users. The systems may provide, based on the sensed data, actuator output to one or more disparate textiles for personalizing or altering the workspace environment.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a textile article having conductive yarn and an integrated electronic device are disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes receiving computer-readable instruction indicative of a knitting pattern of the textile article. Based on the instructions, a textile is formed by knitting conductive yarn and non-conductive yarn. A weld is applied at a junction where two or more conductive paths meet to create a bond between the two or more conductive paths.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing same is provided. The apparatus comprises a base layer integrated with an article; an electrode mounted adjacent to a conductive layer, both the electrode and conductive layer mounted on the base layer; an active electrode board in electrical communication with the conductive layer and the electrode, the active electrode board configured receive and/or send electrical signals from the electrode. The electrode comprises filaments or filament yarn knitted into a textile. The filaments or filament yarn comprise thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) blended with one or multiple conductive filler/s for improving impedance at the skin-electrode interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating users are described herein. One or more inputs including of biometric data, physical trait data, and other data sources may be collected passively when an individual is present in a space. A confidence ratio associated with one or more of the collected inputs may be determined. One or more of the determined confidence ratios may be evaluated together to determine a final confidence ratio for a user, on which an authentication decision is based. An access level may be selected from a plurality of access levels with different access privileges based on the determined confidence ratio. Authentication may be continuous or ongoing.

Abstract: A garment cuff for detecting physiological data. The garment cuff includes: an elongate band having a first region and a second region and defining an adjustable loop for receiving a user limb based on the first region being positioned proximal the second region. The garment cuff includes a stiffener member coupled to the first region to define a substantially rigid base and a sensor panel affixed to the substantially rigid base on a user limb facing side of the first region. The garment cuff includes a fastener coupled to the elongate band and configured to position the sensor panel against the user limb with substantially consistent pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to reliably attach an electronic module to a textile. The overall mechanical assembly of the invention includes: (a) light pipe, (b) top enclosure, (b) magnet, (c) main electronics which contains (d) the main PCB, (e) battery and (f) other electronic components, (g) bottom enclosure, which holds (h) the connector PCB, (i) module dock, (j) top textile PCB which are located above the (j) textile band and under the (k) textile pocket and the (l) bottom textile PCB and (m) fabric and laminate padding, which are located below the textile band. The invention is physically embodied by an electronic module, comprising at least one printed circuit board (PCB), comprising at least one conductive circuit and at least one electronic component; a metallic rivet, grommet or eyelet to mechanically and electrically connect the; and a textile substrate with at least one electrically conductive circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to reliably attach an electronic module to a textile. The overall mechanical assembly of the invention includes: (a) light pipe, (b) top enclosure, (b) magnet, (c) main electronics which contains (d) the main PCB, (e) battery and (f) other electronic components, (g) bottom enclosure, which holds (h) the connector PCB, (i) module dock, (j) top textile PCB which are located above the (j) textile band and under the (k) textile pocket and the (I) bottom textile PCB and (m) fabric and laminate padding, which are located below the textile band. The invention is physically embodied by an electronic module, comprising at least one printed circuit board (PCB), comprising at least one conductive circuit and at least one electronic component; a metallic rivet, grommet or eyelet to mechanically and electrically connect the; and a textile substrate with at least one electrically conductive circuit.

Abstract: A garment for detecting physiological data. The garment may include a garment body and a primary sensor panel affixed to a user facing side of the garment body. The primary sensor panel may include at least one bio signal sensor type to generate a primary set of bio signals. The garment may include a processor coupled to the primary sensor panel and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory may store processor-executable instructions that, when executed, configure the processor to: receive, from the primary sensor panel, the primary set of bio signals; generate a bio signal waveform based on the primary set of bio signals; and determine a hemodynamic metric associated with the user based on the bio signal waveforms associated with the user.

Abstract: A knee brace is provided for monitoring the knee. The knee brace includes a dock for removably receiving a control module. The control module is electrically coupled with the dock when the control module is received in the dock. The knee brace includes a sensor for measuring a physiological state of the wearer. The sensor is electrically coupled to the control module by way of the first conductive path when the control module is received in the dock.

Abstract: An ECG sensor system comprising: a substrate having a first side and a second side, the substrate of a non-conducting material; a plurality of textile-based sensors positioned on the first side, each of the plurality of textile-based sensors spaced apart from one another on the first side, the second side covering one side of the each of the plurality of textile-based sensors as an insulating covering, the each of the plurality of textile-based sensors including conductive fibres interlaced with one another; and a conductive trace connected to the each of the plurality of textile-based sensors, each of the conductive traces for connecting the plurality of textile-based sensors to an electronic controller for sending and receiving electronic signals from a selected pair of the plurality of textile-based sensors.