Electronic scoring system, method and armour for use in martial arts

ELECTRONIC SCORING SYSTEM, METHOD AND ARMOR FOR USE IN MARTIAL ARTS

An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts, mixed weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, without the need for electric weaponry.

Electronic scoring system, method and armour for use in martial arts

Electronic scoring system, method and armour for use in martial arts

Abstract An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, via the force and motion sensing means (including accelerometers) integrated in or on the armour.

ELECTRONIC SCORING SYSTEM, METHOD AND ARMOR FOR USE IN MARTIAL ARTS

An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts, mixed weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, without the need for electric weaponry.

Electronic scoring system, method and armour for use in martial arts

Electronic scoring system, method and armour for use in martial arts

Electronic scoring system, method and armour for use in martial arts

Abstract An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, via the force and motion sensing means (including accelerometers) integrated in or on the armour.

Electronic scoring system, method and armour for use in martial arts

An electronic scoring system and method and an armour for use in martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts, mixed weapons-based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). In a preferred embodiment, the armour has access to sensing means (e.g. force sensors) as well as providing impact protection and is capable of communicating with a scoring machine so that force parameter data relating to one or more forces applied to the armour can be electronically recorded, measured and/or extrapoloated by the scoring machine. In another embodiment, the armour further includes motion sensing means. In some arrangements, the force and motion sensing means are integrated, such as through the use of accelerometers in or on the armour.

Electronic scoring system, method and armour for use in martial arts

Electronic scoring system, method and armor for use in martial arts

An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts, mixed weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, without the need for electric weaponry.

ELECTRONIC SCORING SYSTEM, METHOD AND ARMOR FOR USE IN MARTIAL ARTS

An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts, mixed weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, without the need for electric weaponry. 120-. (canceled)22. An electronic scoring system according to wherein the sensing means are force sensors claim 21 , and wherein the force sensors include one or more of the following: one or more piezoelectric sensors claim 21 , one or more piezoresistive sensors claim 21 , one or more accelerometers claim 21 , one or more tactile sensors claim 21 , one or more pressure sensors claim 21 , one or more force conducting polymers claim 21 , one or more force sensing materials claim 21 , and one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) sensors.23. An electronic scoring system according to wherein the position-sensing means include one or more of the following:(a) motion capture means;(b) locating (tracking) means;(c) positioning means, including location-based, local or global positioning means.24. An electronic scoring system according to wherein the position data include one or more of the following:(a) motion capture data;(b) locating (tracking) data;(c) positioning data, including one or more of location-based, local, or global positioning data.25. An electronic scoring system according to claim 21 , wherein the sensing means further includes motion-sensing means that detects movement data regarding movement of one or more of the following:a) a competitor; i. a sensor;', 'ii. a marker;', 'iii. a force-applying member,, 'b) any object associated with the competitor, including one or more ofwherein the motion-sensing means communicates the movement data to the scoring machine such that the system is capable of detecting movement related to competition.26. An electronic scoring system ...

Electronic scoring system, method and armor for use in martial arts

An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, without the need for electric weaponry.

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ELECTRONIC SCORING SYSTEM, METHOD AND ARMOR FOR USE IN MARTIAL ARTS

An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, without the need for electric weaponry. 1. An electronic scoring system for use in various styles of martial arts comprising: i. magnitude;', 'ii. location;', 'iii. duration; and', 'iv. direction, 'a. armour to provide impact protection, the armour having at least one force sensing element that is an integral part thereof, the force sensing element being configured so that the armour acts as a force sensor, recording and measuring force parameter data of each contact regardless of an origin of the contact, the sensing element generating a force parameter data signal that is based on one or more sensed contact forces, wherein the force parameter data includes data regardingof one or more forces applied to the armour;b. computer generated imagery (CGI) means for rendering one or more visual representations of competition, the visual representations being based on force parameter data relating to one or more forces applied; and i. communication means for receiving the force parameter data signal from the sensing element;', 'ii. calculation means for calculating one or more results using the force parameter data; and', 'iii. output means for displaying one or more results., 'c. a scoring machine having2. An electronic scoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the visual representation is further based on movement data relating to movement of:(a) a competitor; i. a sensor;', 'ii. a marker; and', 'iii. a weapon or other force-applying member., '(b) any object associated with the competitor, including one or more of3. An electronic scoring system according to claim 1 , wherein said visual representation includes a visual simulation of a damage value ...

Electronic scoring system, method and armor for use in martial arts

An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, without the need for electric weaponry.

Electronic scoring system, method and armor for use in martial arts

An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, without the need for electric weaponry.

Electronic scoring system, method and armor for use in martial arts

An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts, mixed weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, without the need for electric weaponry.

Electronic scoring system, method and armour for use in martial arts

Articulated cervical spine and neck protection system

An articulated cervical spine and neck protection system for protecting the cervical spine and the soft tissues of the neck, and for reducing related injuries including concussion. The invention has been developed primarily for use in full combat scenarios, including weapons-based combat, and combat-training scenarios, including in the defence forces, for law enforcement, or in martial arts competition or training including those involving weapons. The articulated cervical spine and neck protection system comprises an articulated cervical shroud assembly that allows good movement while protecting the cervical spine and soft tissues of the throat and neck against risks commonly associated with full contact sports and real combat scenarios, including weapons-based combat.

Articulated cervical spine and neck protection system

Articulated cervical spine and neck protection system

An articulated cervical spine and neck protection system for protecting the cervical spine and the soft tissues of the neck, and for reducing related injuries including concussion. The invention has been developed primarily for use in full combat scenarios, including weapons- based combat, and combat-training scenarios, including in the defence forces, for law enforcement, or in martial arts competition or training including those involving weapons. The articulated cervical spine and neck protection system comprises an articulated cervical shroud assembly that allows good movement while protecting the cervical spine and soft tissues of the throat and neck against risks commonly associated with full contact sports and real combat scenarios, including weapons-based combat.

Articulated cervical spine protection system

Articulated cervical spine and neck protection system

Articulated cervical spine and neck protection system

An articulated cervical spine and neck protection system for protecting the cervical spine and the soft tissues of the neck, and for reducing related injuries including concussion. The invention has been developed primarily for use in full combat scenarios, including weapons- based combat, and combat-training scenarios, including in the defence forces, for law enforcement, or in martial arts competition or training including those involving weapons. The articulated cervical spine and neck protection system comprises an articulated cervical shroud assembly that allows good movement while protecting the cervical spine and soft tissues of the throat and neck against risks commonly associated with full contact sports and real combat scenarios, including weapons-based combat.

Articulated cervical spine and neck protection system

An articulated cervical spine and neck protection system including an articulated cervical shroud assembly made of a rigid material and including an inner cervical shroud being approximately funnel-shaped and having a funnel portion and a neck portion, the inner cervical shroud is configured to be worn around a neck of a wearer, and the funnel portion configured to cradle a head of a wearer from below such that movement of the head of the wearer causes a corresponding movement of the inner cervical shroud; and an outer cervical shroud having a lower portion and an upper portion including a wall and is sized to sit concentrically around the neck portion of the inner cervical shroud so that the inner cervical shroud is partially nested within the outer cervical shroud that, when worn together, forms a ball-and-socket style articulation with the upper portion of the outer cervical shroud.