Footwear Having Sensor System

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included. 1. A port for use with an article of footwear adapted to engage a foot , the article of footwear having a sole structure and an upper portion connected to the sole structure , the port comprising:a housing adapted to be at least partially received within the sole structure of the article of footwear, the housing comprising a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upward from the bottom wall, the bottom wall and the side walls defining a chamber adapted to receive an electronic module therein, the bottom wall further comprising a biasing member adapted to engage the module and exert an upward biasing force on the module when the module is received in the chamber, wherein the housing further comprises a retaining member adapted to exert a downward force on the module opposite the biasing force of the biasing member to retain the module within the chamber; andan interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber, the interface being adapted to form an electrical connection with the module such that the module engages the at least one electrical contact when the module is received within the chamber.2. The port of claim 1 , wherein the housing has four side walls forming a substantially rectangular chamber.3. The port of claim 1 , the chamber further having an open top ...

Footwear Having Sensor System

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port. 1. A sensor system comprising:an insert member configured to be inserted into a foot-receiving chamber of an article of footwear;a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module;a plurality of sensors formed on the insert member, each sensor configured for detecting pressure applied to the sensor;a plurality of leads located on the insert and connecting the sensors to the port, the leads having ends that are consolidated at the port to form an interface; anda housing connected to the insert member and defining a well configured to receive the electronic module therein,wherein the insert member comprises an extension extending into the well and consolidating the ends of the leads to form the interface, the extension having a strip of reinforcing material extending across the ends of the leads, andwherein the extension has a bend area where the extension bends downwardly at a peripheral edge of the housing and a depending portion that extends downwardly from the bend area into the well, wherein the interface located on the depending portion within the well, and wherein the strip extends transversely across the bend area.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a sidewall defining the well and a lip extending outward from a top of the side wall claim 1 , wherein the depending portion of the extension extends downwardly adjacent the sidewall of the housing.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising an interface assembly comprising a base member and a plurality of electrical connectors supported by the base member claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the ...

Footwear Having Sensor System

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port. 1. A sensor system comprising:an insert member configured to be inserted into a foot-receiving chamber of an article of footwear, the insert member comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a spacer layer located between the first and second layers;a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module;a first sensor formed on the insert member, the first sensor comprising a first contact located on the first layer and a second contact located on the second layer, wherein the first sensor is configured such that pressure on the insert member causes increased engagement between the first and second contacts to change a resistance of the first sensor; andone or more leads located on the first layer and the second layer, the leads connecting the first and second contacts to the port,wherein the spacer layer includes a first hole aligned with the first sensor to permit at least partial engagement between the first and second contacts of the first sensor through the spacer layer, and further includes a first channel extending from the first hole to a first vent in the insert member, wherein the first channel permits air to flow between the first and second layers from the first sensor to an exterior of the insert member, through the first vent.2. The sensor system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second sensor formed on the insert member, the second sensor comprising a third contact located on the first layer and a fourth contact located on the second layer, wherein the second sensor is configured such that pressure on the insert member causes increased engagement between the ...

Footwear having sensor system

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port. 1. An assembly comprising:an insert member configured to be engaged with a sole structure of an article of footwear, the insert member comprising a first layer and a second layer of a polymer film material connected to each other in a superimposed manner;a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each of the plurality of sensors configured for detecting a force exerted on the respective sensor by a user's foot, wherein the plurality of sensors comprises a first phalange sensor positioned in a first phalange region of the insert member, a forefoot sensor positioned in a forefoot region of the insert member, and a heel sensor positioned in a heel region of the insert member, and wherein the plurality of sensors each comprise a first electrical contact positioned on the first layer and a second electrical contact positioned on the second layer;a plurality of wireless transmission ports configured for wireless communication with an external electronic device; anda plurality of conductive leads connected to the insert member and electronically connecting the plurality of sensors to the plurality of wireless transmission ports to enable communication of data from the plurality of sensors to the plurality of wireless transmission ports, such that each of the wireless transmission ports connected to one of the plurality of sensors.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the wireless transmission ports is connected to one of the plurality of sensors by a first conductive lead connected to the first electrical contact and a second conductive lead connected to the second electrical contact claim 1 , wherein ...

Footwear Having Sensor System

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included. 1. An insert configured for use in an article of footwear , comprising:an insert member adapted to be placed in contact with a sole structure of the article of footwear, the insert member being formed of a flexible polymer material;a sensor system comprising a plurality of force sensors connected to the insert member and a plurality of sensor leads extending away from the force sensors, the force sensors being adapted to sense a force exerted on the sole structure by a foot; and a housing connected to the insert member, the housing comprising a chamber adapted to receive an electronic module therein, wherein the housing has a slot adjacent to the chamber; and', 'an interface engaged with the housing and having a plurality of electrical contacts in communication with the plurality of sensor leads, the interface further comprising a base engaged with the housing and received within the slot, wherein the base is positioned at least partially within the chamber and supports the electrical contacts to position the electrical contacts to be exposed to the chamber, and wherein the interface is adapted to form an electrical connection with the electronic module such that the electronic module engages the electrical contacts when the electronic module is received within the chamber., 'a port connected to the insert member and the sensor ...

Footwear Having Sensor System

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port. 1. A sensor system comprising:an insert member configured to be inserted into a foot-receiving chamber of an article of footwear, the insert member comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a spacer layer located between the first and second layers;a port connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module;a first sensor formed on the insert member, the first sensor comprising a first contact located on the first layer and a second contact located on the second layer, wherein the first sensor is configured such that pressure on the insert member causes increased engagement between the first and second contacts to change a resistance of the first sensor; andone or more leads located on the first layer and the second layer, the leads connecting the first and second contacts to the port,wherein the spacer layer includes a first hole aligned with the first sensor to permit at least partial engagement between the first and second contacts of the first sensor through the spacer layer, and further includes a first channel extending from the first hole to a first vent in the insert member, wherein the first channel permits air to flow between the first and second layers from the first sensor to an exterior of the insert member, through the first vent, andwherein the first layer is positioned above the second layer, and the second layer defines a bottom surface of the insert member, and wherein the first vent comprises an opening in a bottom surface of the insert member, extending through the second layer.2. A sensor system comprising:an insert member configured to be inserted into a ...

Footwear Having Sensor System

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included. 1. An insert configured for use in an article of footwear , comprising:an insert member adapted to be placed in contact with the sole structure of the article of footwear, the insert member being formed of a flexible polymer material, wherein the insert member has an opening defined through the insert member, and a strip of the polymer material of the insert member extends into the opening;a sensor system comprising a plurality of force sensors connected to the insert member and a plurality of sensor leads extending away from the force sensors and extending on the strip of the polymer material, the force sensors being adapted to sense a force exerted on the sole structure by the foot; and a housing received within the opening in the insert member, the housing comprising a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upward from the bottom wall, the bottom wall and the side walls defining a chamber adapted to receive an electronic module therein; and', 'an interface engaged with the housing and having a plurality of electrical contacts exposed to the chamber and adapted to be engaged by the module to form an electrical connection,, 'a port connected to the insert member and the sensor system, the port comprisingwherein the strip of the polymer material extends into the chamber, and the electrical contacts are connected to the ...

Footwear Having Sensor System

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included. 1. An insert configured for use in an article of footwear , comprising:an insert member adapted to be placed in contact with a sole structure of the article of footwear, the insert member being formed of a flexible polymer material;a sensor system comprising a plurality of force sensors connected to the insert member and a plurality of sensor leads extending away from the force sensors, the force sensors being adapted to sense a force exerted on the sole structure by a foot; and a housing connected to the insert member, the housing comprising a chamber adapted to receive an electronic module therein;', 'a retaining structure comprising a ridge extending around at least a portion of an inner periphery of the housing and confronting the chamber, wherein the ridge is configured to be received within a recess in the electronic module to retain the electronic module in the chamber; and', 'an interface engaged with the housing and connected in communication with the plurality of sensor leads, and wherein the interface is adapted to form an electrical connection with the electronic module when the electronic module is received within the chamber., 'a port connected to the insert member and the sensor system, the port comprising2. The insert of claim 1 , wherein the ridge is formed of a flexible claim 1 , resilient material.3. The insert of ...

Footwear Having Sensor System

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included. 1. A port for use with an article of footwear adapted to engage a foot , the article of footwear having a sole structure , an upper portion connected to the sole structure , and a sensor system connected to the sole structure , the port comprising:a housing adapted to be connected to the article of footwear, the housing comprising a chamber adapted to removably receive an electronic module therein, wherein the chamber is defined by a circular side wall to form the chamber in a cylindrical shape, wherein the housing has an elongated groove in the side wall that is configured to receive a projection of the electronic module to be moveable within the groove by rotation of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the housing; andan interface in communication with the sensor system and having a plurality of electrical contacts exposed within the chamber, such that the interface is configured to form an electrical connection with the electronic module such that the electronic module engages the electrical contacts to place the electronic module in communication with the sensor system when the electronic module is received within the chamber.2. The port of claim 1 , wherein the groove extends downward from a top of the housing claim 1 , and the groove is configured to receive the projection of the electronic module by ...

Footwear Having Sensor System

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port. 1. An assembly comprising:a compressible sole member configured to support a foot of a user as part of a sole structure of an article of footwear;an insert comprising an insert member supported by the compressible sole member, with a bottom surface of the insert member in confronting relation to the sole member, a sensor system connected to the insert member, and a vent configured to allow passage of air out of the insert member; anda cavity within the compressible sole member extending laterally from the vent to a distal end located outside a peripheral boundary of the insert member, the cavity configured to permit the air exiting the vent to pass away from the insert member.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cavity extends to a peripheral boundary of the sole member.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert further comprises a second vent configured to allow passage of the air out of the insert member claim 1 , wherein the vent is located in a forefoot portion of the insert member claim 1 , and the second vent is located in a heel portion of the insert member claim 1 , and wherein the assembly further comprises a second cavity within the compressible sole member that is separate from the cavity and extends laterally from the second vent to a second distal end located outside the peripheral boundary of the insert member claim 1 , the second cavity configured to permit the air exiting the second vent to pass away from the insert member.4. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a foot contacting member positioned on top of the insert member claim 1 , opposite the compressible sole member.5. The ...

Footwear having sensor system

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

Footwear having sensor system

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

Footwear having sensor system

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

Footwear having sensor system

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

Footwear having sensor system

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

Footwear having sensor system

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

Footwear having sensor system

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

Footwear having sensor system

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

Footwear having sensor system

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

Footwear Having Sensor System

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

Footwear having sensor system

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

Footwear Having Sensor System

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

Footwear having sensor system

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

Footwear having sensor system

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or compression sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

Footwear having sensor system

Footwear Having Sensor System

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

Footwear having sensor system

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.