Abstract

In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a biosensing garment and an electronics assembly. The biosensing garment includes a sensor, a conductive pathway, and a connection region including one or more connectors that are disposed on a PCB. The connection region is electrically coupled to the conductive pathway and the sensor. The connection region is further configured to be electronically coupled to the electronics assembly via at least one conductive contact. In some embodiments, the electronics assembly includes at least one conductive contact that is configured to be electronically coupled to at least one portion of the PCB.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
• A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
• A41D 27/00 - Details of garments or of their making
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• G01D 11/00 - Component parts of measuring arrangements not specially adapted for a specific variable

Abstract

A device includes a breathing sensor that is configured to obtain breathing data of a user during use. The device also includes a cardiac sensor that is configured to obtain heart rate data of the user during use. The device also includes a processor that is communicatively coupled to the breathing sensor and the cardiac sensor. The processor is configured to calculate a biological metric based at least in part on the breathing data and the heart rate data. The processor can estimate a metabolic parameter of the user based on the biological metric. In some embodiments, the device can also include a motion sensor that is communicatively coupled to the processor to obtain acceleration data of the user during use. In such embodiments, the processor is configured to calculate the biological metric based at least in part on the breathing data, the heart rate data, and the acceleration data.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A63B 22/00 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
• A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players

Abstract

Embodiments described herein relate generally to wearable electronic biosensing garments. A biosensing garment includes a first stretchable cup configured to receive a first breast of a wearer during use, and a second stretchable cup configured to receive a second breast of the wearer during use. The biosensing garment also includes a rigid portion, a chest band, and a mesh portion. The rigid portion is disposed between the first stretchable cup and the second stretchable cup and configured to couple the first stretchable cup to the second stretchable cup. The chest band is configured to be disposed about the chest of the wearer. The mesh portion is disposed between the first and second stretchable cups, and the chest band, and is configured to couple the first and second stretchable cups to the chest band. The biosensing garment is configured to limit three-dimensional movement of the first and second breasts of the wearer during use.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
• A41B 9/06 - UndershirtsChemises
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

Embodiments described herein relate generally to wearable electronic biosensing garments. In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a biosensing garment and a plurality of electrical connectors that are mechanically fastened to the biosensing garment. A plurality of printed electrodes is disposed on the biosensing garment, each being electrically coupled, via a corresponding conductive pathway, to a corresponding one of the plurality of electrical connectors. The apparatus can further include an elongate member including a conductive member that is coupled to a plurality of elastic members in a curved pattern and that is configured to change from a first configuration to a second configuration as the elongate member stretches. The change from the first configuration to the second configuration can result in a change of inductance of the conductive member.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 3/40 - Forming printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
• A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
• A41D 27/00 - Details of garments or of their making
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
• H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits

Abstract

Embodiments described herein relate generally to biosensing garments, and in particular, to systems and methods for monitoring respiration in a biosensing garment, whereby an improved integration of the respiration monitoring circuit into the garment is achieved, resulting in improved signal quality and durability. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an elongate member having a longitudinal axis and configured to be stretchable along its longitudinal axis. The elongate member includes a plurality of elastic members (e.g., a first elastic member, a second elastic member, and a third elastic member) that extend along the longitudinal axis. A conductive member is coupled to the first, second and third members, and forms a "curved" pattern along the longitudinal axis of the elongate member. The conductive member is configured to change from a first configuration to a second configuration as the elongate member stretches along its longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
• A41D 27/00 - Details of garments or of their making
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players

Abstract

Embodiments described herein relate generally to devices, systems and methods for optimizing and masking compression in a biosensing garment. The biosensing garment has a first fabric portion configured to be disposed about a circumferential region of a user, the first fabric portion having an inner surface including electrode sensor assembly configured to be placed in contact with the skin of the user, the first fabric portion having a first compression rating; and a second fabric portion extending from the first fabric portion, the second fabric portion having a second compression rating less than the first compression rating.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
• A41B 9/06 - UndershirtsChemises
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/04 - Measuring bioelectric signals of the body or parts thereof
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb

Goods & Services

(1) An electronic device for measuring, displaying, and uploading to the Internet information namely, basic biometrics, time, distance, steps taken, activity level, calories burned, hours slept, quality of sleep; clothing, namely active wear bras.

Goods & Services

Multifunctional electronic devices for displaying, measuring, and uploading to the Internet information including time, distance, steps taken, activity level, calories burned, hours slept, quality of sleep, and silent wake alarm; Pedometers. Clothing, namely, active wear tops and bottoms; Compression shirts.

Abstract

A textile-based electrode system includes a first fabric layer having an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface includes a knitted electrode configured to be placed in contact with the skin of a user. A second fabric layer is disposed and configured to contact the outer surface of the first fabric layer. The second fabric layer includes a knitted conductive pathway configured to be electrically coupled to the knitted electrode. Furthermore, a third fabric layer is configured and disposed to contact the second fabric layer. A connector is disposed on the third fabric layer and is configured to be electrically coupled to the knitted conductive pathway. The second fabric layer can be folded about a first fold axis and the third fabric layer can be folded about a second fold axis to place the second fabric layer in contact with the first fabric layer and the third fabric layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0408 - Electrodes specially adapted therefor
• A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
• A61B 5/04 - Measuring bioelectric signals of the body or parts thereof
• D03D 11/00 - Double or multi-ply fabrics not otherwise provided for

Goods & Services

(1) An electronic device for measuring, displaying, and uploading to the Internet information namely, basic biometrics, time, distance, steps taken, activity level, calories burned, hours slept, quality of sleep. (2) Clothing, namely, active wear tops and bottoms; Compression shirts.