Advanced Foot Sensor Tech: AI Performance Analytics

Publication ID: 24-11857029_0010_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Foot Sensor Tech: AI Performance Analytics,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857029_0010_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857029_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,029.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Foot presence signal processing systems and methods', disclosed a system for detecting foot presence using capacitance-indicating sensors. However, this system had limitations in terms of accuracy, precision, and functionality. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing advanced sensors, machine learning algorithms, and cloud-based analytics to provide more accurate and personalized insights for athletic performance enhancement and injury prevention.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce several novel and non-obvious features compared to the original patent, including the use of sensor arrays, machine learning algorithms, and cloud-based analytics to provide personalized insights for athletic performance enhancement and injury prevention. The invention's modular design, interchangeable sensor modules, and real-time feedback capabilities also represent a significant departure from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different types of sensors, such as accelerometers or gyroscopes, or the integration of additional data sources, such as GPS or heart rate monitoring. The invention could also be adapted for use in various sports or activities, such as running, basketball, or soccer.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the sports and fitness industries, where it can be used to provide personalized coaching advice, improve athletic performance, and prevent injuries. The invention could be marketed as a wearable device, a footwear article, or a cloud-based analytics platform, and could be targeted towards professional athletes, recreational athletes, or fitness enthusiasts.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A43 A43C11/165
A A43 A43B1/0054
A A43 A43B3/0031
A A43 A43B3/34
A A43 A43B3/36
A A43 A43B13/14
A A43 A43B17/00
A A43 A43C1/00
A A43 A43C7/00
A A43 A43C11/008
A A61 A61B5/6807
G G01 G01D5/12
G G01 G01D5/24
G G01 G01L1/12
G G01 G01L1/14
G G01 G01L1/142
G G01 G01L1/144
G G01 G01L5/0009
G G01 G01L5/0014
G G01 G01L5/0071
G G01 G01L5/12
G G01 G01L5/16
G G01 G01L5/165
G G01 G01L5/24
G G05 G05B15/02
G G05 G05B19/048
A A43 A43B3/38
A A43 A43C1/003
A A43 A43C1/006
A A43 A43C1/02
A A43 A43C1/04
A A43 A43C1/06
A A43 A43C11/00
G G01 G01D5/145
G G01 G01D5/2405
G G01 G01D5/34
G G05 G05B2219/24015

Field of Art

Footwear sensor systems and biomechanical performance tracking technologies, involving expertise in sensor design, signal processing, wearable electronics, and athletic performance measurement

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with a background in electrical engineering, biomechanics, or sports technology, possessing knowledge of sensor integration, machine learning, and data analytics for athletic performance monitoring

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that extending the source patent's foot presence sensing technology to more comprehensive performance tracking is a natural progression of sensor-based footwear systems. The PTD builds upon the foundational capacitive sensing approach by introducing machine learning, cloud analytics, and modular sensor designs that represent predictable technological advancements. These variations represent standard engineering approaches to enhancing sensor-based performance monitoring technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Capacitance-based foot proximity sensor in footwear
PTD Variation
Sensor array with expanded pressure pattern detection capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending single-sensor proximity detection to multi-sensor array is a predictable design optimization for more comprehensive foot interaction monitoring
Source Patent Element
Processor circuit for detecting foot step and lift events
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithm for analyzing foot pressure patterns and generating performance recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to existing step detection methods represents a known technique for extracting more sophisticated insights from sensor data
Source Patent Element
Sensor signal processing for step counting
PTD Variation
Cloud-based analytics platform for real-time biomechanical performance tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Transitioning from local processing to cloud-based analysis is a standard technological progression for enhanced data processing and insights
Source Patent Element
Accelerometer as secondary sensor for stride length determination
PTD Variation
Modular sensor platform with interchangeable sensor modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating standardized, interchangeable sensor interfaces is a predictable engineering approach to increasing system flexibility and adaptability
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857029 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and anticipated, as the published technical disclosure represents a straightforward extension of existing foot sensing technologies through standard engineering design choices and predictable technological improvements.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,029
TitleFoot presence signal processing systems and methods
Assignee(s)NIKE, Inc.