Enhanced Athletic Recovery and Performance System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An advanced athletic recovery and performance system that combines cognitive and physical assessments to provide personalized recovery plans, enhancing athletic performance, reducing fatigue, and improving mental resilience.
Background and Problem Solved
The traditional physiological model of athletic training has limitations in addressing the complex interplay between cognitive and physical fatigue. The original patent application, 'Athletic recovery system combining cognitive and physical assessments,' laid the groundwork for integrating cognitive tasks with physical training and recovery. However, it had inherent limitations in terms of adapting to individual athletes' needs, providing real-time feedback, and incorporating advanced analytics. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced cognitive assessment modules, personalized coaching, and machine learning-based fatigue prediction.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Enhanced Athletic Recovery and Performance System consists of a cognitive assessment module, a physical assessment module, and a personalized recovery plan generator. The cognitive assessment module incorporates advanced tasks such as Stroop Task, Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT), and Continuous Performance Task (CPT) to evaluate an athlete's mental resilience and fatigue levels. The physical assessment module tracks the athlete's physical activity and performance metrics. The personalized recovery plan generator creates a customized recovery plan based on the athlete's cognitive and physical fatigue levels, taking into account their specific sport, position, and performance goals. The system also includes a wearable device for monitoring athletic fatigue, providing real-time feedback to the athlete on their cognitive and physical fatigue levels. Additionally, the system features a computer-implemented coaching module that provides customized training and recovery plans based on the athlete's cognitive and physical performance metrics.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces several novel features, including the incorporation of advanced cognitive assessment tasks, personalized coaching, and machine learning-based fatigue prediction. These features are not obvious from the original patent and provide a significant improvement over the existing art. The inventive concept's ability to adapt to individual athletes' needs, provide real-time feedback, and incorporate advanced analytics sets it apart from existing athletic recovery and performance systems.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the integration of additional cognitive assessment tasks, such as emotional intelligence and mental toughness evaluations. Variations of the system could be designed for specific sports or positions, incorporating sport-specific cognitive training and recovery protocols. The system could also be adapted for use in non-athletic applications, such as corporate wellness programs or military training.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Enhanced Athletic Recovery and Performance System has significant commercial potential in the sports technology and athletic training industries. The system could be marketed to professional sports teams, collegiate athletic programs, and individual athletes seeking to improve their performance and reduce fatigue. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in non-athletic applications, such as corporate wellness programs or military training, providing a broader market reach.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B71/0622 |
| A | A63 | A63B24/0062 |
| A | A63 | A63B2071/0663 |
| A | A63 | A63B2225/50 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Sports science, neuroscience, athletic performance technology, with expertise in cognitive assessment, performance tracking, and training optimization systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in exercise science, sports psychology, or biomedical engineering, possessing knowledge of cognitive assessment techniques, wearable technology, and performance tracking methodologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's enhanced athletic recovery system represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's fundamental approach of integrating cognitive and physical performance assessments. The additional features like machine learning-based fatigue prediction and sport-specific personalization are logical technological progressions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve athletic training systems. The core technical problem of optimizing athletic performance through integrated cognitive and physical monitoring remains consistent between the source patent and the PTD.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,861 |
|---|---|
| Title | Athletic recovery system combining cognitive and physical assessments |
| Assignee(s) | Rewire Fitness, Inc. |