Method and system for monitoring physiological and athletic performance characteristics of a subject

摘要

The present invention is directed to systems and methods for monitoring characteristics of a subject. A system according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a sensor subsystem including at least one respiratory sensor disposed proximate to the subject and configured to detect a respiratory characteristic of the subject, wherein the sensor subsystem is configured to generate and transmit at least one respiratory signal representing the respiratory characteristic, and at least one physiological sensor disposed proximate to the subject and configured to detect a physiological characteristic of the subject, wherein the sensor subsystem is configured to generate and transmit at least one physiological signal representing the physiological characteristic, and a processor subsystem in communication with the sensor subsystem, the processor subsystem being configured to receive at least one of the at least one respiratory signal and the at least one physiological signal.

主权项

1. A fitness monitoring system for monitoring a subject engaged in a physical activity, the system comprising:
a sensor subsystem including a first sensor and a second sensor each positioned at the subject's torso, wherein the first and second sensors are responsive to changes in distance therebetween, wherein the sensor subsystem is configured to generate and transmit a distance signal representative of the distance between the first and second sensors; a spatial sensor configured to generate and transmit a spatial signal, wherein the spatial sensor is configured to detect movement of the subject; and a processor subsystem in communication with the sensor subsystem and the spatial sensor and including a benchmark spatial signal and a benchmark distance signal, the processor subsystem being configured to receive the distance signal and the spatial signal, wherein the processor subsystem is configured to compare the spatial signal and the distance signal to the respective benchmark spatial signal and benchmark distance signal to assess respiratory and spatial characteristics of the subject and to classify a type of fitness activity of the subject; and a physiological sensor, wherein the physiological sensor is configured to monitor at least one of electrical activity of the brain, electrical activity of the heart, pulse rate, blood oxygen saturation level, skin temperature, EMG, ECG, EEG, and core temperature.