IP Library Granted Patent US 8,840,548
Granted Patent B2
US 8,840,548 · App. 11/337,975 · Granted Sep 23, 2014

Use of a data logger and a system of sensors which detect through a garment information relating to physical and/or biomedical parameters of a person

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Patent No.
US 8,840,548
App. No.
11/337,975
Granted
Sep 23, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

The information relating to physical and/or biomedical parameters of a person carrying out, in real conditions, an activity distinguished by high mechanical stresses is detected by sensors ( 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 30 ) which are mounted on, or form part of, a garment worn while carrying out said activity. During all the stages of said activity this information is converted into data in digital format which are stored in an electronic recording device ( 100 ) or “data logger”. Advantages: the stored data may be used by other persons also far from the location where the activity is being performed and/or at a later time.

Claims (21)

1. A bodysuit comprising:

a physical protection for a user's body when the user is engaged in a sport activity at a high speed;

a plurality of sensors for measuring parameters affecting the user, the plurality of sensors comprising sensors for determining physical parameters and biomedical parameters of the user;

an electronic device having a memory structure for recording data that are transferred from the plurality of sensors and a processor for processing data that are transferred from the plurality of sensors,

the plurality of sensors comprising a pressure sensor; and

an aerodynamic hump providing a housing, in a position protected against impacts, for said electronic device;

wherein, during all stages of the sport activity, the electronic device detects whether a pressure is exerted by the bodysuit on the user's body due to a movement of the user's body or an external force acting on the bodysuit.

2. The bodysuit according to claim 1 , further comprising a connection for transferring of data from the plurality of sensors to the electronic device.

3. The bodysuit according to claim 1 , wherein the bodysuit is worn by a person racing a motorcycle or a car.

4. The bodysuit according to claim 1 , wherein the bodysuit protects the limbs of the person.

5. A bodysuit for detecting biomedical and physical parameters of a wearer while engaged in a sports activity, the bodysuit comprising:

a protective structure for protecting the wearer during the sports activity;

a physical parameter sensor for detecting a physical parameter to which the wearer is subject;

a biomedical parameter sensor for detecting a biomedical parameter of the wearer;

an electronic device comprising a memory structure for recording data that are transferred from each sensor and a processor for processing data that are transferred from each sensor; and

an aerodynamic hump that provides a housing, in a position protected against impacts, for said electronic device;

wherein the physical parameter sensor comprises a pressure detecting sensor for detecting the pressure exerted by the bodysuit on the wearer's body during all stages of execution of said sports activity,

wherein, during all stages of the sports activity, the electronic device detects whether a pressure is exerted by the bodysuit on the user's body due to a movement of the user's body or an external force acting on the bodysuit.

6. The bodysuit of claim 5 , further comprising a connection for connecting each sensor to the electronic device.

7. The bodysuit of claim 5 , wherein the protective structure comprises one of a motorcycle and automobile racing garment.

8. The bodysuit of claim 5 , wherein the protective structure protects a limb of the wearer.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 31, 2021
From: ALPINESTARS RESEARCH SRL
To: ALPINESTARS RESEARCH S.P.A.
Reel/Frame 056106/0875 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 17, 2006
From: MAZZAROLO, GIOVANNI
To: ALPINESTARS RESEARCH SRL
Reel/Frame 017321/0888 →