JD Sports Fashion has been granted a patent for an ergometric treadmill designed for sport training. The treadmill includes a system with MEMS sensors for collecting and analyzing biomechanical responses of users while running. The system processes data to generate parameters related to the user’s physical exercise and provides biofeedback in graphic form on a screen. GlobalData’s report on JD Sports Fashion gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Ergometric treadmill for sport training with biomechanical response visualization
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11911652B2) describes an ergometric treadmill designed for sport training, equipped with a screen, a control system, and a sophisticated biomechanical response analysis system. The system includes a network of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) acceleration sensors strategically placed on the treadmill and connected to a data capture unit with a micro-controller. This unit is responsible for initializing and calibrating the sensors, filtering signals to reduce noise, synchronizing accelerometry data, and monitoring sensor performance. The data processing unit, comprising a processor and memory, receives data from the sensors and control system, calculates various exercise parameters for the user's left and right legs, generates an average value, and assesses any asymmetry between the legs. These parameters are then displayed graphically on the treadmill's screen in a loop format.
Furthermore, the patent includes provisions for sending the generated parameters to an external server or device, as well as the option for emulating the data processing unit within the treadmill's control system. The placement and configuration of the MEMS acceleration sensors are also detailed, with options for two or four sensors strategically located on the treadmill's surface to capture accurate biomechanical data during the user's workout. The design ensures precise data collection, processing, and visualization to enhance the user's training experience and provide valuable insights into their performance and technique.
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