Sensor and method for measuring shear forces on athletic wear

摘要

The present invention is related to a sensor for measuring shear forces applied to the sensor, and further a statically responsive sensor for measuring shear forces. The present invention further includes a method of designing athletic wear, such as footwear or clothing, using these sensors. The present invention further relates to a method of using such athletic wear, whereby the sensor(s) detect physical factors encountered by an athlete wearing the athletic wear, and whereby those physical factors detected are used to improve the performance of the athletic wear and or the athlete.

主权项

1. A method of using an object or device, comprising the steps of:
applying at least three sensors to locations on an object or device; having an athlete wear the object or device during physical activity; using the sensors to measure physical factors encountered by the athlete or object or device during the physical activity; and using the measured physical factors during the physical activity to improve the athlete's physical performance during a second physical activity, wherein the physical activity is one of the group consisting of basketball, hockey, baseball, football, and soccer and at least one of the at least three sensors is used to measure static shear forces.