Goods & Services

mobile data receiver; mobile data transmitter, namely, radio transmitters, satellite transmitters, temperature transmitters, analog transmitters, and digital transmitters; mobile data storage namely, software for personal and data analytics, database storage of electronic data and documents, and interaction, and devices, namely cloud enabled devices, media players, wearables and computers heart rate monitor

Goods & Services

a power meter device that measures the power output of the user specially adapted to fit on fitness equipment, namely, stationary exercise bikes, weight lifting machines, treadmills

Abstract

A pumpjack monitor includes a processor and memory, a communicator for communicating with other monitors and a server, a sensor module having at least one strain gauge, and accelerometers for determining vibration and position of the monitor. Other sensors may be internal, including sensors for polished-rod rotation, and linked to the monitoring device wirelessly. Some embodiments serve as network hubs or bridges for other monitors. The server is configured to generate surface cards. A method for monitoring of pumpjacks uses the monitor to sense changes in pumpjack parameters, and communicate the changes to a server when changes exceed configurable thresholds. Some embodiments include determining location with GPS and/or relaying signals from other monitoring devices, smart power management, gas sensing, and relaying of signals from external wireless-equipped sensors such as valve position sensors, oil level sensors, and pressure sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/009 - Monitoring of walking-beam pump systems
• E21B 43/12 - Methods or apparatus for controlling the flow of the obtained fluid to or in wells
• F04B 51/00 - Testing machines, pumps, or pumping installations
• F04B 47/02 - Pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for raising fluids from great depths, e.g. well pumps the driving mechanisms being situated at ground level
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01C 9/06 - Electric or photoelectric indication or reading means
• G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• G01C 9/08 - Means for compensating acceleration forces due to movement of instrument

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detecting and varying indoor bicycle trainer pedaling resistance in varying manner to replicate the effects of increased system inertia. The effects of inertia are replicated by limiting acceleration/deceleration of the crank by application of increased/decreased unit resistance applied to pedaling. Thus, the decreased magnitude of acceleration events imitates the effects an increased system mass (inertia) perceived by the rider, enhancing "road feel", which is synonymous with the feeling of accelerating one's own inertia while cycling outdoors. This is accomplished through sensors used to detect or determine crank position with a high resolution, a method of providing and varying resistance, such as an eddy current resistance device using either electromagnets or permanent magnets and a microcontroller to calculate the required magnetic field strength and adjust the field strength or magnet position in the resistance unit to facilitate the change required as determined by the outlined algorithm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01P 3/00 - Measuring linear or angular speed; Measuring differences of linear or angular speeds
• A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• G01P 3/36 - Devices characterised by the use of optical means, e.g. using infrared, visible, or ultraviolet light

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detecting and varying indoor bicycle trainer pedaling resistance in varying manner to replicate the effects of increased system inertia. The effects of inertia are replicated by limiting acceleration/deceleration of the crank by application of increased/decreased unit resistance applied to pedaling. Thus, the decreased magnitude of acceleration events imitates the effects an increased system mass (inertia) perceived by the rider, enhancing "road feel", which is synonymous with the feeling of accelerating one's own inertia while cycling outdoors. This is accomplished through sensors used to detect or determine crank position with a high resolution, a method of providing and varying resistance, such as an eddy current resistance device using either electromagnets or permanent magnets and a microcontroller to calculate the required magnetic field strength and adjust the field strength or magnet position in the resistance unit to facilitate the change required as determined by the outlined algorithm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01P 3/00 - Measuring linear or angular speed; Measuring differences of linear or angular speeds
• A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• G01P 3/36 - Devices characterised by the use of optical means, e.g. using infrared, visible, or ultraviolet light

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detecting and varying indoor bicycle trainer pedaling resistance in varying manner to replicate the effects of increased system inertia. The method uses a high-resolution position detection method to correlate crank acceleration and deceleration to resistance level. The effects of inertia are replicated by limiting acceleration of the crank by application of increased resistance unit resistance and deceleration via reduction of the resistance applied to pedaling. Thus, the decreased magnitude of acceleration events imitates the effects an increased system mass (inertia) perceived by the rider, enhancing “road feel”, which is synonymous with the feeling of accelerating one's own inertia while cycling outdoors. This is accomplished through sensors used to detect or determine crank position with a high resolution, a method of providing and varying resistance, such as an eddy current resistance device using either electromagnets or permanent magnets and a microcontroller to calculate the required magnetic field strength and adjust the field strength or magnet position in the resistance unit to facilitate the change required as determined by the outlined algorithm.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• A63B 21/22 - Resisting devices with rotary bodies
• A63B 23/04 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs

Abstract

An adhesive strain sensing pod includes at least one strain sensor, electronics for electrically sensing at least one strain signal from the at least one strain sensor, and a sensor adhesive for adhering the strain sensor to a surface of a structural element. The pod may have a protective case for protecting the strain sensor and the electronics and for transferring at least part of a force, pressing the pod against the surface, to press the strain sensor against the surface. The sensor adhesive may be a liquid adhesive contained in a fragile pouch that ruptures when the pod is forced against the surface, or may be a thermally activated adhesive film that is activated to bond the strain sensor to the surface. A protective film may protect the sensor adhesive prior to installation of the pod and is removed prior to installation of the pod on the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
• G01L 1/16 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezoelectric devices
• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
• H05B 3/46 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
• C09J 7/35 - Heat-activated
• G01L 1/26 - Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with the measurement of force, e.g. for preventing influence of transverse components of force, for preventing overload

Abstract

Systems and methods provide remote control of product functionality and software kits allow firmware development of remote control of product functionality. The remote control may be time-based where the product functionality is based upon the expiration date and a current time. The remote control may be location-based where the product functionality is based upon the geographical location of the product. The remote control of the product functionality may be based upon proximity of the product to an authentication device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04M 3/00 - Automatic or semi-automatic exchanges
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication

Goods & Services

Electronic sensors for gauging speed and power output in watts of a bicycle rider, and for measuring environmental metrics, device status and usage; sensors for measuring heart rate, and other factors in the nature of electronic sensors for sport and wellness, not for medical use; wireless communication devices for data, media and graphics transmission; computer software for data synchronization; data synchronization cables; computer data storage programs, namely, software used for the storage of electronic data and documents; computer application software for mobile phones, cloud enabled devices, media players, wearables and computers, namely, software for personal and data analytics, database storage and interaction; electronic apparatus with interactive functions for use in indoor and outdoor activity monitoring of individual and team sports, namely, electronic power meters, computer peripherals in the nature of multi-functional electronic devices for displaying, measuring, and transmitting information including, time, date, heart rate, global positioning, pace, cadence, direction, distance, speed, weight, power calories burned, navigational information, temperature, changes in heart rate, and activity level, and sensors for scientific use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data; computer software and mobile applications for software platforms, mobile applications, personal and data analytics, database storage and interaction in the field of health, fitness, sport, exercise, and wellness. Heart rate monitors for sports activities; medical apparatus and devices, namely, electrocardiogram (ECG) based chest heart rate monitors and optical photoplethysmogram (PPG) wrist or arm based monitors worn during exercise, academic monitoring and daily living; medical apparatus and instruments for monitoring vital signs, namely, general wellness apparatus and devices sold as a unit in the form of a computerized device for athletes to measure, display, track, monitor, store, and transmit biometric data, heart rate, body movement, and calories burned; heart rate monitoring apparatus, namely, device for measuring heart rate and transmitting data to wireless device to record and monitor; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, health, fitness, exercise, and wellness sensors, monitors and displays sold as a unit in the form of a wrist-wearable computerized device for measuring, displaying, tracking, monitoring, storing, and transmitting biometric data, heart rate, body movement, and calories burned. Promotional sponsorship of athletes, community sporting events, national sporting events or athletes, international sporting events or athletes.

Abstract

A solar wireless collector beacon (data hub) and associated method stores source data, received wirelessly from a data source, in a data buffer of the data hub. Sensor data is read from one or more onboard sensors of the data hub and stored as structural and/or environmental data in the data buffer. The environmental data is processed to determine an operating status of a vehicle being used with the data hub and an energy harvester of the vehicle is controlled to harvest energy from the vehicle based on the operating status. One or more of the operating status, the source data, and the environmental data is wirelessly transmitted from the data hub to an external device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
• H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
• B62J 45/20 - Cycle computers as cycle accessories
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
• H04W 40/24 - Connectivity information management, e.g. connectivity discovery or connectivity update
• G06F 16/909 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using geographical or spatial information, e.g. location
• B62J 50/22 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to rider or passenger electronic, e.g. displays
• B62J 43/30 - Arrangements of batteries for providing power to equipment other than for propulsion
• B62J 45/40 - Sensor arrangements; Mounting thereof

Abstract

A solar wireless collector beacon (data hub) and associated method stores source data, received wirelessly from a data source, in a data buffer of the data hub. Sensor data is read from one or more onboard sensors of the data hub and stored as structural and/or environmental data in the data buffer. The environmental data is processed to determine an operating status of a vehicle being used with the data hub and an energy harvester of the vehicle is controlled to harvest energy from the vehicle based on the operating status. One or more of the operating status, the source data, and the environmental data is wirelessly transmitted from the data hub to an external device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• B62J 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G01D 21/02 - Measuring two or more variables by means not covered by a single other subclass
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
• H04W 88/06 - Terminal devices adapted for operation in multiple networks, e.g. multi-mode terminals

Goods & Services

(1) Internet of things (IoT) devices, namely, electronic sensors measuring position, velocity, acceleration, pressure, temperature, humidity, physical strain, physical condition states and alarms, and physiological and sport sensors providing heart rate and power output in watts of a bicycle rider, none of the foregoing goods being for medical use; wearable electronic devices, namely, human-machine interface devices being smart watches, and heads-up displays (HUDs) in the nature of transparent electronic displays for use by athletes participating in sports; electronic devices, namely, IoT connected thermostats and digital door locks; electronic devices, namely, micro-controllers and downloadable computer software to enable, upgrade or disable features on Internet of Things (IoT) enabled electronic devices (1) Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring a software platform that connects and integrates embedded devices, mobile wireless devices and cloud platforms; SaaS services featuring software for managing connected electronic devices in a network

Goods & Services

(1) Monitoring equipment, namely, pressure, load, vibration and temperature sensors for monitoring mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, and monitoring devices for monitoring oil well and tank characteristics, namely, dynamometers, and temperature, pressure, and flow sensors; wireless sensing devices, namely, industrial performance and monitoring sensors for measuring temperature, pressure, load and vibration; remote interface devices, namely, computer network interface devices for SCADA integration and wireless and satellite data backhaul; downloadable computer software for oil and gas measurement and monitoring; pressure, load, distance, and vibration sensors for industrial purposes, dynamometers, theft protection devices in the nature of electronic devices for locating and tracking stolen articles using global positioning systems and cellular communication networks, motion sensors (1) Application service provider, namely, hosting, managing, developing, and maintaining applications, software, and web sites, in the fields of personal productivity, wireless communication, mobile information access, and remote data management for wireless delivery of content to handheld computers, laptops and mobile electronic devices

Abstract

A crank measurement system includes four bend-sensing strain gauges located on one surface of a crank and oriented parallel to a neutral axis of the crank to sense bend strain induced in the crank. Two of the bend-sensing strain gauges are located above the neutral axis, and the other two bend-sensing strain gauges are located below the neutral axis. The system also includes two shear-sensing strain gauges located on the one surface and oriented to sense shear strain induced in the crank. The shear-sensing strain gauges are located on opposite sides of the neutral axis. The system may also include up to four axial-sensing strain gauges located on the one surface and oriented to sense axial strain induced in the crank. An electronics module receives strain data from the strain gauges, and determines from the strain data one or more of force, torque, and power applied to the crank.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
• A61B 5/22 - Ergometry; Measuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
• B62M 3/08 - Pedals
• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor
• G01L 3/24 - Devices for determining the value of power, e.g. by measuring and simultaneously multiplying the values of torque and revolutions per unit of time, by multiplying the values of tractive or propulsive force and velocity
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• B62J 6/12 - Dynamos arranged in the wheel hub
• G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
• B62J 6/06 - Arrangement of lighting dynamos or drives therefor
• B62M 3/00 - Construction of cranks operated by hand or foot
• B62J 45/40 - Sensor arrangements; Mounting thereof

Abstract

A pumpjack monitor includes a processor and memory, a communicator for communicating with other monitors and a server, a sensor module having at least a strain gauge and accelerometers for determining vibration and position of the monitor. Other sensors may be internal, including sensors for polished rod rotation, or gas, or external and linked to the monitoring device wirelessly. Some embodiments serve as network hubs or bridges for other monitors. The server is configured to generate surface cards. A method for monitoring of pumpjacks uses the monitor to sense changes in pumpjack parameters, and communicate the changes to a server when changes exceed configurable thresholds. Some embodiments include determining location with GPS and/or relaying signals from other monitoring devices, smart power management, gas sensing, and relaying of signals from external wireless-equipped sensors such as valve position sensors, oil level sensors, and pressure sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• F04B 49/00 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
• G01C 9/00 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels
• G01L 3/00 - Measuring torque, work, mechanical power, or mechanical efficiency, in general
• G01M 13/00 - Testing of machine parts
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• F04B 47/02 - Pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for raising fluids from great depths, e.g. well pumps the driving mechanisms being situated at ground level

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic sensors for gauging speed and power output in watts of a bicycle rider, and for measuring environmental metrics for determining the status and usage of bicycle; sensors for measuring heart rate, and electronic sensors for sport and wellness, not for medical use; wireless communication devices for data, media and graphics transmission namely, mobile phones, cloud enabled computers, media players, smart watches, wearables in form of smart glasses, radio frequency transmitters, transceivers; computer software for data synchronization; data synchronization cables; computer data storage programs, namely, computer software for physical activity data analysis and database management; computer application software for mobile phones, cloud enabled computers, media players, watches, wearables in form of smart glasses and computers, namely, computer software for physical activity data analysis and database management; electronic apparatus with interactive functions for use in indoor and outdoor activity monitoring of individual and team sports, namely, electronic power meters, computer peripherals in the nature of sensors, transmitters, transceivers, mobile phones, cloud enabled computers, media players, smart watches and wearables in form of smart glasses for displaying, measuring, and transmitting information including, time, date, heart rate, global positioning, pace, cadence, direction, distance, speed, weight, power calories burned, navigational information, temperature, changes in heart rate, and activity level, and sensors for scientific use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data; downloadable mobile application software for personal and physical activity data analysis, database storage and management in the field of health, fitness, sport, exercise, and wellness (2) Heart rate monitors for sports activities; medical apparatus and devices, namely, electrocardiogram (ECG) based chest heart rate monitors and optical photoplethysmogram (PPG) wrist or arm based monitors worn during exercise, academic monitoring and daily living; medical apparatus and instruments for monitoring vital signs, namely, patient medical monitors for monitoring vital signs to measure, display, track, monitor, store, and transmit biometric data, heart rate, body movement, and calories burned; heart rate monitoring apparatus, namely, device for measuring heart rate and transmitting data to wireless device to record and monitor; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, health, fitness, exercise, and wellness sensors, monitors and displays sold as a unit in the form of a wrist-wearable computerized device for measuring, displaying, tracking, monitoring, storing, and transmitting biometric data, heart rate, body movement, and calories burned. (1) Promotional sponsorship of athletes, community sporting events, national sporting events or athletes, international sporting events or athletes

Goods & Services

Internet of things (IoT) devices, namely, electronic sensors measuring position, velocity, acceleration, pressure, temperature, humidity, physical strain, physical condition states and alarms, and physiological and sport sensors providing heart rate and power output in watts of a bicycle rider, none of the foregoing goods being for medical use; wearable electronic devices, namely, human-machine interface devices being smart watches, and heads-up displays (HUDs) in the nature of transparent electronic displays for use by athletes participating in sports; electronic devices, namely, IoT connected thermostats and digital door locks; electronic devices, namely, micro-controllers and downloadable computer software to enable, upgrade or disable features on Internet of Things (IoT) enabled electronic devices Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring a software platform that connects and integrates embedded devices, mobile wireless devices and cloud platforms; SaaS services featuring software for managing connected electronic devices in a network

Abstract

Systems and methods provide remote control of product functionality and software kits allow firmware development of remote control of product functionality. The remote control may be time-based where the product functionality is based upon the expiration date and a current time. The remote control may be location-based where the product functionality is based upon the geographical location of the product. The remote control of the product functionality may be based upon proximity of the product to an authentication device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/16 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

Systems and methods provide remote control of product functionality and software kits allow firmware development of remote control of product functionality. The remote control may be time-based where the product functionality is based upon the expiration date and a current time. The remote control may be location-based where the product functionality is based upon the geographical location of the product. The remote control of the product functionality may be based upon proximity of the product to an authentication device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/16 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations

Abstract

An adhesively coupled power-meter measures one or more of force, torque, power, and velocity of a mechanical arm. The power meter includes a plate with a first surface prepared for adhesively coupling to the mechanical arm. At least one strain gauge is physically coupled with a second surface, opposite the first, of the plate and with an orientation corresponding to an orientation of the adhesively coupled power meter such that mechanical forces are transferred from mechanical arm to the at least one strain gauge when the plate is adhesively coupled to the mechanical arm. The power meter also includes electronics for receiving a signal from the at least one strain gauge and for determining one or more of force, torque, power and velocity from the signal, and a wireless transmitter for transmitting one or more of force, torque, power and velocity to a receiving device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01B 21/32 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring the deformation in a solid
• A61B 5/22 - Ergometry; Measuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
• B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G01L 5/16 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force
• B62M 3/00 - Construction of cranks operated by hand or foot
• B62M 3/16 - Accessories

Abstract

A "sticker" location device includes a PCB with a processor and memory, a communicator for communicating with other location devices and a server, one or more sensors for determining an environment of the location device, and a power module. Some embodiments include GPS receivers and may serve as digital radio network hubs or bridges for other location devices. A method for tracking the location of assets uses these location devices attached to assets to sense an environment of the assets by comparing sensed environment to previously sensed environment, and communicating the changes in the environment from the location device to a server when the changes exceed a configurable threshold. Some embodiments include determining location with GPS and/or relaying signals from other location devices, and smart power management using low power digital radio modes unless sufficient energy is available for high power modes.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
• G01B 21/32 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring the deformation in a solid
• H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management

Goods & Services

electronic sensors for gauging speed and power output in watts of a bicycle rider, and for measuring environmental metrics, device status and usage; sensors for measuring heart rate, and other factors in the nature of electronic sensors for sport and wellness, not for medical use; wireless communication devices for data, media and graphics transmission; computer software for data synchronization; data synchronization cables; computer data storage programs, namely, software used for the storage of electronic data and documents; computer application software for mobile phones, cloud enabled devices, media players, wearables and computers, namely, software for personal and data analytics, database storage and interaction; electronic apparatus with interactive functions for use in indoor and outdoor activity monitoring of individual and team sports, namely, electronic power meters, computer peripherals in the nature of multi-functional electronic devices for displaying, measuring, and transmitting information including, time, date, heart rate, global positioning, pace, cadence, direction, distance, speed, weight, power calories burned, navigational information, temperature, changes in heart rate, and activity level, and sensors for scientific use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data; computer software and mobile applications for software platforms, mobile applications, personal and data analytics, database storage and interaction in the field of health, fitness, sport, exercise, and wellness heart rate monitors for sports activities; medical apparatus and devices, namely, electrocardiogram (ECG) based chest heart rate monitors and optical photoplethysmogram (PPG) wrist or arm based monitors worn during exercise, academic monitoring and daily living; medical apparatus and instruments for monitoring vital signs, namely, general wellness apparatus and devices sold as a unit in the form of a computerized device for athletes to measure, display, track, monitor, store, and transmit biometric data, heart rate, body movement, and calories burned; heart rate monitoring apparatus, namely, device for measuring heart rate and transmitting data to wireless device to record and monitor; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, health, fitness, exercise, and wellness sensors, monitors and displays sold as a unit in the form of a wrist-wearable computerized device for measuring, displaying, tracking, monitoring, storing, and transmitting biometric data, heart rate, body movement, and calories burned sports water bottles sold empty apparel, namely, bicycling apparel for men and women in the nature of jerseys, shorts, socks and jackets promotional sponsorship of athletes, community sporting events, national sporting events or athletes, international sporting events or athletes financial sponsorship of athletes, pro-cycling teams, community organizations, industry specific professionals

Goods & Services

electronic sensors for gauging speed and power output in watts of a bicycle rider, and for measuring environmental metrics, device status and usage; sensors for measuring heart rate, and other factors in the nature of electronic sensors for sport and wellness, not for medical use; wireless communication devices for data, media and graphics transmission; computer software for data synchronization; data synchronization cables; computer data storage programs, namely, software used for the storage of electronic data and documents; computer application software for mobile phones, cloud enabled devices, media players, wearables and computers, namely, software for personal and data analytics, database storage and interaction; electronic apparatus with interactive functions for use in indoor and outdoor activity monitoring of individual and team sports, namely, electronic power meters, computer peripherals in the nature of multi-functional electronic devices for displaying, measuring, and transmitting information including, time, date, heart rate, global positioning, pace, cadence, direction, distance, speed, weight, power calories burned, navigational information, temperature, changes in heart rate, and activity level, and sensors for scientific use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data; computer software and mobile applications for software platforms, mobile applications, personal and data analytics, database storage and interaction in the field of health, fitness, sport, exercise, and wellness heart rate monitors for sports activities; medical apparatus and devices, namely, electrocardiogram (ECG) based chest heart rate monitors and optical photoplethysmogram (PPG) wrist or arm based monitors worn during exercise, academic monitoring and daily living; medical apparatus and instruments for monitoring vital signs, namely, general wellness apparatus and devices sold as a unit in the form of a computerized device for athletes to measure, display, track, monitor, store, and transmit biometric data, heart rate, body movement, and calories burned; heart rate monitoring apparatus, namely, device for measuring heart rate and transmitting data to wireless device to record and monitor; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, health, fitness, exercise, and wellness sensors, monitors and displays sold as a unit in the form of a wrist-wearable computerized device for measuring, displaying, tracking, monitoring, storing, and transmitting biometric data, heart rate, body movement, and calories burned promotional sponsorship of athletes, community sporting events, national sporting events or athletes, international sporting events or athletes

Abstract

A crank power measurement system measures one or more of force, torque, power, and velocity of the crank, and includes a crank, two or more strain gauges located on a surface of the crank, and electronics for receiving strain data from the two or more strain gauges and determining at least one or more of bend-strain, shear-strain, and axial strain. A bicycle crank mounted power generator generates power when the bicycle is being ridden by a user, and includes a base ring, with a plurality of magnets, attached to a frame of the bicycle and circling a bottom bracket attached to a crank, a coil system attached to the crank adjacent to the plurality of magnets to generate an output at leads of the coil, and electronics configured to manipulate the output to power an electronic device and/or store the output in a power supply.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
• G01L 3/24 - Devices for determining the value of power, e.g. by measuring and simultaneously multiplying the values of torque and revolutions per unit of time, by multiplying the values of tractive or propulsive force and velocity
• A61B 5/22 - Ergometry; Measuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
• G01L 1/04 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring elastic deformation of gauges, e.g. of springs
• B62J 6/06 - Arrangement of lighting dynamos or drives therefor
• B62M 3/08 - Pedals
• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic device, namely, apparatus with audio playback and microphone that attaches to eyewear and utilizes technology that provides quick visual feedback of critical workout and racing data with integrated software to upload workout and race data

Abstract

An adhesively coupled power-meter measures one or more of force, torque, power, and velocity of a mechanical arm. The power meter includes a plate with a first surface prepared for adhesively coupling to the mechanical arm. At least one strain gauge is physically coupled with a second surface, opposite the first, of the plate and with an orientation corresponding to an orientation of the adhesively coupled power meter such that mechanical forces are transferred from mechanical arm to the at least one strain gauge when the plate is adhesively coupled to the mechanical arm. The power meter also includes electronics for receiving a signal from the at least one strain gauge and for determining one or more of force, torque, power and velocity from the signal, and a wireless transmitter for transmitting one or more of force, torque, power and velocity to a receiving device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 1/00 - Measuring force or stress, in general
• G01B 21/32 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring the deformation in a solid
• B62M 3/16 - Accessories

Abstract

A system and method implement biometric sensing with sensor fusion. A first sensor is coupled with a user and is capable of sensing a first characteristic of the user. A second sensor is coupled with the user and is capable of sensing a second characteristic of the user. A memory stores software with machine readable instructions that when executed by a processor implement an algorithm to correct for motion artifacts included within the second characteristic based upon activity of the user determined from the first characteristic.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/053 - Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of a portion of the body
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts

Abstract

A wireless sensor pod and associated method use a trigger event to pair with a master device. The wireless sensor pod includes an inertial sensor for detecting physical movement of the wireless sensor pod, a wireless transceiver, a processor communicatively coupled to the inertial sensor and the wireless transceiver, and a memory communicatively coupled with the processor and storing machine readable instructions. When the machine readable instructions are executed by the processor, they are capable of: detecting, using the inertial sensor, a first trigger event caused by the physical movement, and when the first trigger event is detected, transmitting, using the wireless transceiver, a communication to pair the wireless sensor pod with a master device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 76/10 - Connection setup
• H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 8/00 - Network data management
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor

Abstract

A wireless sensor pod and associated method use a trigger event to pair with a master device. The wireless sensor pod includes an inertial sensor for detecting physical movement of the wireless sensor pod, a wireless transceiver, a processor communicatively coupled to the inertial sensor and the wireless transceiver, and a memory communicatively coupled with the processor and storing machine readable instructions. When the machine readable instructions are executed by the processor, they are capable of: detecting, using the inertial sensor, a first trigger event caused by the physical movement, and when the first trigger event is detected, transmitting, using the wireless transceiver, a communication to pair the wireless sensor pod with a master device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 76/14 - Direct-mode setup
• H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication

Abstract

A wireless sensor pod and associated method use a trigger event to pair with a master device. The wireless sensor pod includes an inertial sensor for detecting physical movement of the wireless sensor pod, a wireless transceiver, a processor communicatively coupled to the inertial sensor and the wireless transceiver, and a memory communicatively coupled with the processor and storing machine readable instructions. When the machine readable instructions are executed by the processor, they are capable of: detecting, using the inertial sensor, a first trigger event caused by the physical movement, and when the first trigger event is detected, transmitting, using the wireless transceiver, a communication to pair the wireless sensor pod with a master device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication
• H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks

Abstract

An adhesively coupled power-meter measures one or more of force, torque, power, and velocity of a mechanical arm. The power meter includes a plate with a first surface prepared for adhesively coupling to the mechanical arm. At least one strain gauge is physically coupled with a second surface, opposite the first, of the plate and with an orientation corresponding to an orientation of the adhesively coupled power meter such that mechanical forces are transferred from mechanical arm to the at least one strain gauge when the plate is adhesively coupled to the mechanical arm. The power meter also includes electronics for receiving a signal from the at least one strain gauge and for determining one or more of force, torque, power and velocity from the signal, and a wireless transmitter for transmitting one or more of force, torque, power and velocity to a receiving device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/32 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring the deformation in a solid
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01P 5/00 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air stream; Measuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft

Abstract

An adhesively coupled power-meter measures one or more of force, torque, power, and velocity of a mechanical arm. The power meter includes a plate with a first surface prepared for adhesively coupling to the mechanical arm. At least one strain gauge is physically coupled with a second surface, opposite the first, of the plate and with an orientation corresponding to an orientation of the adhesively coupled power meter such that mechanical forces are transferred from mechanical arm to the at least one strain gauge when the plate is adhesively coupled to the mechanical arm. The power meter also includes electronics for receiving a signal from the at least one strain gauge and for determining one or more of force, torque, power and velocity from the signal, and a wireless transmitter for transmitting one or more of force, torque, power and velocity to a receiving device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/32 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring the deformation in a solid
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01P 5/00 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air stream; Measuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft

Abstract

A system and method implement biometric sensing with sensor fusion. A first sensor is coupled with a user and is capable of sensing a first characteristic of the user. A second sensor is coupled with the user and is capable of sensing a second characteristic of the user. A memory stores software with machine readable instructions that when executed by a processor implement an algorithm to correct for motion artifacts included within the second characteristic based upon activity of the user determined from the first characteristic.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes

Abstract

A system and a method determine an activity of a user. Sensor data is collected from a sensor within a pod worn by the user. The sensor data is matched to a signature definition corresponding to a known activity and the sensor. When the sensor data matches the signature definition, the activity of the user is determined. Sensed data, signature data, and/or matched signature data may be communicated to and from external devices. Signatures may be learned for known activities.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 21/02 - Measuring two or more variables by means not covered by a single other subclass
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players

Abstract

A head-mounted peripheral vision display and associated methods display information to a user without distraction. A plurality of light display elements are positioned within an area of peripheral vision of at least one eye of the user such that the information is imparted to the user without a need for repositioning or refocusing of the eye. The information may be determined from data received from one or more sensors and an illumination pattern is determined based upon the performance information. The light display elements are controlled to display the illumination pattern to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

Abstract

A head-mounted peripheral vision display and associated methods display information to a user without distraction. A plurality of light display elements are positioned within an area of peripheral vision of at least one eye of the user such that the information is imparted to the user without a need for repositioning or refocusing of the eye. The information may be determined from data received from one or more sensors and an illumination pattern is determined based upon the performance information. The light display elements are controlled to display the illumination pattern to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators