Digital Athletic Performance Assistant
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system and method for monitoring, analyzing, and improving athletic performance in non-golf sports, leveraging machine learning algorithms and wearable devices to provide personalized coaching recommendations and talent identification.
Background and Problem Solved
While digital golf assistants have enabled golfers to track and improve their game, other sports have lacked similar tools. The present inventive concept addresses this gap by applying the core technology of digital golf assistants to non-golf sports, providing athletes and coaches with valuable insights and actionable advice.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The digital athletic performance assistant system comprises a wearable device, a server, and a user interface. The wearable device tracks athletic performance metrics, such as speed, distance, and acceleration. The server aggregates and analyzes these metrics using machine learning algorithms, identifying patterns and trends. The user interface displays visual representations of the athletic performance metrics and provides personalized coaching recommendations, talent identification, and customized training programs. The system can be applied to various non-golf sports, including football, basketball, soccer, and tennis.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of digital golf assistant technology to non-golf sports, leveraging machine learning algorithms and wearable devices to provide personalized coaching recommendations and talent identification. This inventive step expands the original patent's scope, enabling athletes and coaches in various sports to benefit from data-driven insights and improved performance.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating the digital athletic performance assistant with existing sports equipment, such as smart basketballs or footballs, or incorporating additional data sources, like video analysis or biomechanical sensors. Variations may involve adapting the system for specific sports or age groups, or developing specialized algorithms for different athletic disciplines.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The digital athletic performance assistant has significant commercial potential in the sports technology industry, targeting professional sports teams, athletic academies, and individual athletes. The system can be marketed as a subscription-based service, offering data analytics, coaching tools, and talent identification platforms. Potential partnerships include collaborations with sports equipment manufacturers, athletic wearables companies, and sports media organizations.
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. |