Digital Athletic Performance Assistant
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A digital system for monitoring and improving athletic performance in team sports and individual fitness training, providing personalized coaching recommendations and real-time feedback to enhance team strategy and player development.
Background and Problem Solved
The original digital golf assistant patent, while effective in facilitating scorekeeping and analyzing play statistics, is limited to the golf industry. However, the core technology can be adapted to address the need for data-driven athletic performance improvement in other sports and fitness domains, where coaches and trainers often rely on manual observation and anecdotal evidence.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The digital athletic performance assistant system comprises a digital assistant that aggregates and analyzes player data from multiple games, providing personalized coaching recommendations to enhance team strategy and player development. The system may further include a real-time video analysis module that uses computer vision to identify areas of improvement in player technique and provide instant feedback to coaches and players. Additionally, the system can maintain a database of exercise routines and user performance metrics, using machine learning algorithms to generate personalized workout plans based on user goals and fitness levels. The system may also integrate wearable fitness trackers and provide real-time feedback and coaching to users during exercise sessions.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications of the original digital golf assistant technology, expanding its scope to team sports and individual fitness training. The inventive step lies in adapting the core technology to address the specific needs of these new domains, including the integration of real-time video analysis, wearable fitness trackers, and machine learning algorithms.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the digital athletic performance assistant system could include specialized modules for specific sports, such as basketball or soccer, or focus on particular aspects of athletic performance, like injury prevention or nutrition planning. Variations could also include integrating the system with existing sports analytics platforms or incorporating augmented reality features to enhance the user experience.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The digital athletic performance assistant system has significant commercial potential in the sports and fitness industries, with potential applications in professional sports teams, fitness studios, and individual coaching services. The market for sports analytics and performance tracking is growing rapidly, and this system could capture a significant share of that market by providing a comprehensive and data-driven solution for athletic performance improvement.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B71/0616 |
| A | A63 | A63B24/0021 |
| A | A63 | A63B69/36 |
| A | A63 | A63B69/3605 |
| A | A63 | A63B71/0622 |
| H | H04 | H04M1/72457 |
| A | A63 | A63B2024/0025 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/12 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/40 |
| A | A63 | A63B2225/50 |
| A | A63 | A63B2225/74 |
| H | H04 | H04M1/72427 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,860 |
|---|---|
| Title | Digital golf assistant |
| Assignee(s) | NIKE, Inc. |