Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Pedometer
Technology Category/Market
Technology: Padometer;
Industry: Healthcare, Fitness and wellness & etc.,
Applications: Personal Care, Healthcare; fitness device; daily used by the user.
Market: The global pedometer market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2022 to 2030.
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Targeted Industries
Watermarking IP design,
Electronic circuits
Problem Statement
- In the present scenario, Padometer is a useful instrument which can count number of steps, measure walking speed and distance traveled.
- Based on the prior arts patent and non patent literature, there are few existing pedometers discussed hereon which are either piezo electric or ultrasonic sensors.
- However, the data related to those cited pedometer is not very reliable including other associated problems.
- Hence, there is a requirement of an advanced device which may address the above issues efficiently.
Technology
- Present Patent has claimed a pedometer which comprises of a single generator disposed within first shoe, a first object detecting signal sensor assembly disposed in a first portion of a second shoe;
- Further, said pedometer comprises a second object detecting signal sensor assembly disposed on a second portion of the said second shoe, said first & second signal sensors being spaced away by a fixed distance and generally extending longitudinally of said second shoe.
- Furthermore, each sensor assembly including a sensor for sensing signals generated by the said signal generator and for generating corresponding electric signals, and a controller having an input coupled to the said sensor for receiving the said corresponding electrical signals.
Key Features/Value Proposition
- User Perspective: Claimed Patent provides a pedometer implemented in shoes worn by a user and is cost effective & safe in terms of health factor.
- Technical Perspective: The claimed patent used a signal generator which comprises of a conductive or a magnetic material and said first and second sensor assembly formed with two coils connected with a mutually operable switching arrangement between said two coils. It requires no calibration unlike most of the existing ones.
- Industrial Perspective: Patented Pedometer is cost-effective, and provides accurate results, easy to implement in the existing shoe design/shape.
Questions about this Technology?
Contact for Licensing
Research Lab
Prof. Boby George,
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF Ref. 888
- IN Patent No: 422946 (Granted)
Technology Readiness Level
TRL- 4
Proof of Concept ready & validated