18747019. Footwear Products Including Data Transmission Capabilities simplified abstract (NIKE, Inc.)
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Footwear Products Including Data Transmission Capabilities
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Charles W. Case, Jr. of Lake Oswego OR (US)
Footwear Products Including Data Transmission Capabilities - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18747019 titled 'Footwear Products Including Data Transmission Capabilities
Abstract: Footwear systems include an article of footwear and a data transmission system engaged with the article of footwear. The transmission system transmits data to a remote system, such as a display system, another data transmission system, a processing system, etc. Such footwear systems further may include activation systems for activating the transmission and/or display systems. The transmitted data may be used for various purposes, such as: (a) identifying a user of the article of footwear; (b) activating targeted advertising or product information; (c) confirming the user's presence at a specific location and/or at a specific time; (d) determining start, finish, and/or intermediate split times for specific user; (e) confirming athletic equipment usage; (f) providing data for a game or reward program; (g) registering the user for an event or competition; or the like.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Article of footwear with data transmission system
- Data transmission to remote systems for various purposes
- Activation systems for transmission and display systems
Potential Applications: - User identification - Targeted advertising - Location and time confirmation - Athletic equipment monitoring - Game or reward program data - Event registration
Problems Solved: - User identification and tracking - Targeted advertising effectiveness - Athletic equipment verification - Event registration efficiency
Benefits: - Enhanced user experience - Improved marketing strategies - Efficient event management - Enhanced data collection for analysis
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Footwear System for Enhanced User Experience Potential commercial uses include sports events, marketing campaigns, fitness tracking, and event management industries. This technology can revolutionize how user data is collected and utilized in various commercial settings.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or publications in the fields of wearable technology, sports equipment, and data transmission systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in wearable technology, data transmission systems, and user tracking technologies to enhance the capabilities of footwear systems.
Questions about Footwear Systems: 1. How can footwear systems improve user engagement and data collection? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with data transmission in footwear systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
Footwear systems include an article of footwear and a data transmission system engaged with the article of footwear. The transmission system transmits data to a remote system, such as a display system, another data transmission system, a processing system, etc. Such footwear systems further may include activation systems for activating the transmission and/or display systems. The transmitted data may be used for various purposes, such as: (a) identifying a user of the article of footwear; (b) activating targeted advertising or product information; (c) confirming the user's presence at a specific location and/or at a specific time; (d) determining start, finish, and/or intermediate split times for specific user; (e) confirming athletic equipment usage; (f) providing data for a game or reward program; (g) registering the user for an event or competition; or the like.
