US Patent No: 7,825,815

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Apparatus, systems, and methods for gathering and processing biometric and biomechanical data

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Abstract

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for measuring and analyzing movements of a body and for communicating information related to such body movements over a network. In certain embodiments, a system gathers biometric and biomechanical data relating to positions, orientations, and movements of various body parts of a user performed during sports activities, physical rehabilitation, or military or law enforcement activities. The biometric and biomechanical data can be communicated to a local and/or remote interface, which uses digital performance assessment tools to provide a performance evaluation to the user. The performance evaluation may include a graphical representation (e.g., a video), statistical information, and/or a comparison to another user and/or instructor. In some embodiments, the biometric and biomechanical data is communicated wirelessly to one or more devices including a processor, display, and/or data storage medium for further analysis, archiving, and data mining. In some embodiments, the device includes a cellular telephone.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA4

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cusey, Lee Norman - 11 40
Shears, Jay Allan - 10 35
Stirling, Harold Dan - 11 40

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