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- the invention relates to a multi-component system that actively monitors a physiological parameter of numerous players engaged in a sporting activity.
- the system includes reporting units that provide for the transmission of each player's measured physiological data to a controller for calculation of the parameter and recordation of the results. Since most contact sports involve multi-player teams, the system can simultaneously measure, record and transmit data on the physiological parameter(s) for all players on the team throughout the course of play, including a game or practice.
- Brain injury following impact occurs at the tissue and cellular level, and is both complex and not fully understood. Increased brain tissue strain, pressure waves, and pressure gradients within the skull have been linked with specific brain injury mechanisms. Linear and rotational head acceleration are input conditions during an impact. Both direct and inertial (i.e. whiplash) loading of the head result in linear and rotational head acceleration. Head acceleration induces strain patterns in brain tissue, which may cause injury. There is significant controversy regarding what biomechanical information is required to predict the likelihood and severity of MTBI. Direct measurement of brain dynamics during impact is extremely difficult in humans. [0010] Head acceleration, on the other hand, can be more readily measured; its relationship to severe brain injury has been postulated and tested for more than 50 years.
- the present invention provides a multi-component system that actively monitors at least one physiological parameter of players engaged in a sporting activity.
- the system includes reporting units with a telemetry element that provide for the transmission of each player's physiological parameter data to a controller for calculation, recordation and/or storage.
- the reporting unit can be installed with each player's protective equipment. Since most contact sports involve multi-player teams, the system simultaneously measures, records and transmits the data on the physiological parameter(s) for all players on the team having a reporting unit throughout the course of play, including a game or practice.
- the system is especially well suited for helmeted team sports where players are susceptible to head impacts and injuries; for example, football, hockey, and lacrosse. Since the system can be employed with every member of the team, the system simultaneously measures, transmits and/or records impact physiological data from each player throughout the course of the practice or game.
- the system actively measures and calculates the acceleration of a body part (e.g. the head) of players while engaged in physical activity, such as during play of a contact sport.
- a system controller transmits a signal to a signaling device to notify sideline personnel that a player(s) has experienced an elevated body part acceleration.
- a system database stores the calculated body part acceleration for each player.
- the system actively measures and calculates each player's body surface temperature during play.
- the system controller transmits a signal to the signaling device to notify sideline personnel that a player(s) has experienced a significant body temperature increase.
- the system actively measures and calculates the acceleration of each player's body part and the player's temperature during play.
- the system can actively monitor multiple physiological parameters for each of the many players engaged in physical activity.
- Fig. l is a perspective view of the system of the invention, showing the system configured for use with football helmets;
- Fig. 2 is a block diagram of the system of the invention.
- Fig. 3 is a schematic of a reporter unit of the system of the invention.
- Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a reporting unit of the system of the invention, showing an in-helmet version of the reporting unit.
- Figs. 1 and 2 depict a multi -component system 10 for actively monitoring a physiological parameter of numerous players engaged in a sporting activity, wherein the players' data is transmitted to a controller for monitoring and recordation.
- the system 10 is configured to measure and calculate the acceleration of a body part (e.g., the head) of players while engaged in physical activity, such as during play of a contact sport.
- the system 10 is designed to measure and calculate each player's body temperature during play.
- the system 10 is designed to measure and calculate the acceleration of each player's body part and the player's temperature during play.
- the system 10 Since most contact sports involve multi-player teams, the system 10 simultaneously measures, records and transmits the data on the physiological parameter(s) for all players on the team throughout the course of play, including a game or practice.
- the system 10 is especially well suited for helmeted team sports where players are susceptible to head impacts and injuries; for example, football, hockey, and lacrosse. Therefore, the system 10 represents a platform for actively monitoring the physiological parameters of players engaged in sporting activities. It is within the scope of the invention for the system 10 to be configured to monitor a physiological parameter of a smaller number of players, meaning not all players engaged in the physical activity.
- the system 10 is generally comprised of multiple reporting units 20, a controller unit 40, a signaling device 60, a database 80, and software 90 that enables the various components of the system 10 to communicate and interact. While the system 10 is described below in the context of a helmeted team sport, the system 10 can be utilized in connection with other sporting activities that do not require a helmet, such as soccer or rugby. Consequently, the system 10 can be configured for use with other protective gear, such as a head band, leg guard, or shoulder pad. Because a football team includes numerous players, in some cases exceeding one hundred players, each player has a recording unit 20 that communicates with the controller 40. Therefore, the recording units 20 continuously and collectively measure and transmit physiological data to the controller for monitoring of the players. While a significant portion of the parameter measurement and monitoring occurs during the course of play, the system 10 continues to measure relevant physiological parameters, such as the players' body temperature, when players are at a reduced activity level on the sideline.
- relevant physiological parameters such as the players' body temperature
- the reporting unit 20 automatically and continuously measures and records the player's physiological parameters and transmits data regarding the parameter to the controller 40.
- the wearable reporting unit 20 is adapted for use either within each player's helmet or protective gear, such as shoulder pads.
- the reporting unit 20 includes a sensor assembly defined by a plurality of sensors 22 that measures the player's physiological parameter and a control unit 24, wherein the sensors 22 are operably connected to the control unit 24.
- a wire lead 26 electrically connects each sensor 22 with the control unit 24.
- the control unit 24 can include a signal conditioner 24a, a filter 24b, a microcontroller 24c (or microprocessor), a telemetry element 24d, an encoder 24e, and a power source 24f. While the encoder 24e is shown as separate from the telemetry element 24d, the encoder 24e can be integrated within the telemetry element 24d.
- the sensors 22 are calibrated to measure the player's physiological condition or parameter and then generate input data regarding each parameter.
- the control unit 24 processes the input data, including filtering and conditioning as necessary, and then converts the data to signals.
- the encoder 24e of the control unit 24 encodes the signals with a unique identifier, and the telemetry element 24d wirelessly transmits (as represented by the lightening bolts in Fig. 1) the encoded signals to the remote controller 40 which recognizes the encoded signals for further processing and calculation.
- the telemetry element 24d can be a transceiver, or a separate receiver and transmitter.
- the power source 24f can be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery.
- the parameter data transmitted from the reporters 20 to the controller 40 can be encrypted to increase the security of the underlying data.
- the system 10 can include a cipher for performing encryption and decryption, and a key to parameterize the cipher.
- each reporting unit 20 includes at least one sensor 22 such as a thermistor, which comprises resistive circuit components having a high negative temperature coefficient of resistance so that the resistance decreases as the temperature increases.
- the temperature sensor 22 is a thermal ribbon sensor or a band-gap type integrated circuit sensor.
- the sensors 22 can be a combination of accelerometers and thermistors operably connected to the control unit 24.
- the sensors 22 are accelerometers and thermistors that are arrayed in an in-helmet unit 28 (see Fig. 4) for each player.
- the sensors 22 are micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) type sensors that use auscultatory and/or oscillometric measurement techniques.
- MEMS micro electro-mechanical system
- the in-helmet unit 28 includes a flexible band 30 that houses the sensors 22 and the control unit 24.
- the flexible band 30 is received within the internal padding assembly of the helmet 32, wherein the sensors 22 are positioned about the player's skull.
- the in-helmet unit 28 is removably received within the helmet 32 to allow for testing and maintenance, including recharging of the battery power source.
- the band 30 is dimensioned such that the sensitive axis of each accelerometer sensor 22 is orthogonal to the outer surface of the player's head.
- the accelerometer sensors 22 are not positioned orthogonal to the head surface.
- the accelerometer sensors 22 can be positioned either orthogonally or non-orthogonally to each other. While Fig. 3 depicts three sensors 22 within the control unit 20, the precise number of sensors 22 varies with the design of the system 10. In the embodiment where the system 10 measures the player's temperature, the temperature sensor 22 can be placed within the forehead pad of the helmet 32 or at other locations in protective equipment, such as shoulder pads, knee pads, etc.
- the reporting unit sensors 22 measure the physiological parameter(s) and generate signals in response to the measured parameter value.
- the sensors 22 can be configured to continuously generate signals in response to the parameter value, or generate signals only when the parameter value reaches or exceeds a threshold level.
- the sensors 22 can be single-axis accelerometers that measure head acceleration but only generate signals when the sensed head acceleration surpasses 10 G's.
- the control unit 24 processes the data signals and transmits them to the sideline controller 30 for calculation and monitoring of the player's physiological condition. As part of the processing step, the control unit 24 conditions and filters the signals, as necessary, and then encodes the signals with a unique identifier for transmission to the controller 40.
- the signals sent from each control unit 24 can be divided with time division multiple access (TDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA), or frequency division multiple access (FDMA) technology. Encoding the signals with a unique identifier enables the controller 40 to properly multiplex and decode information from the various reporters 20 transmitting data. Accordingly, the system 10 simultaneously measures and transmits encoded data from a number of reporters 20 and then the controller 40 catalogs either the encoded data signal for further calculation, or the resultant calculation based upon the relationship between the reporter 20 and the player. Regardless of when the cataloging occurs, the controller 40 organizes each player's calculated parameter result for further analysis and/or monitoring.
- TDMA time division multiple access
- CDMA code division multiple access
- FDMA frequency division multiple access
- an operator of the system 10 defines the relationship or association between the reporter 20 and the player when the player is issued a helmet or protective gear having the reporter 20. With the aid of the signaling device 60, the sideline personnel utilizing the system 10 can then monitor the physiological condition of select players based upon the cataloging of the calculated parameter result.
- the active monitoring system 10, including the reporting unit 20, can be configured to measure the severity of the impact upon the player's body part based upon indirect measures of the impact event. This indirect measurement is accomplished through monitoring the deformation experienced by the player's protective gear, including the helmet, the shoulder pads, and the internal padding assembly associated within each.
- An impact to a body part may be quantified by the body part's impact kinematics, which include a change in position, change in velocity and/or change in acceleration of the part over a select time interval.
- small magnetic particles and at least one Hall-effect sensor are embedded within the protective equipment and/or the padding element connected to the equipment.
- the sensor output is dependent upon the distance between the particles and the sensor, wherein the sensor output measurements are applied to a rheologic model to calculate the impact force experienced by the equipment and/or pad element.
- a mass-spring-damper model of the padding element and experimentally derived foam displacement and velocity values can be utilized in the model to estimate or calculate the impact acceleration and the magnitude of the applied impact force.
- a highly sensitive sensor array can be used to calibrate the protective gear or padding element to determine the location of the magnetic particles therein relative to the Hall-effect sensor(s).
- the impact to the body part is measured and calculated based upon the change in shape or dimensions of the protective gear and/or the padding element connected thereto.
- Resistive sensing elements can be used where the resistance in the measurement device changes as a function of linear, torsional or shear displacement.
- capacitive sensing elements can be utilized where the capacitance changes as a function of linear, torsional or shear displacement.
- Shape-changing tape is an example of the sensing elements.
- the reporting unit 20 includes a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) pressure transducer that detects pressure changes within an enclosed fluid bladder or air chamber, such as those used with the padding assembly of protective sports equipment, such as helmets and shoulder pads. When the protective equipment to which the padding assembly is connected receives an impact force, the padding assembly compresses the fluid causing a pressure change that is measured by the MEMS pressure transducer.
- MEMS micro electro-mechanical system
- the reporting unit 20 includes a temperature compensation element to improve the accuracy of the resulting measurements.
- the reporting unit 20 measures the characteristic sound generated by an impact to a body part and/or the protective equipment overlying the body part.
- the system 10 employs pattern recognition to provide continuous evaluation of sounds resulting from impacts in order to characterize the severity of the impact on a jjcale.
- the software 100 associated with the pattern recognition distinguishes impact-related sounds from ambient sounds typically found at a playing field, or selectively filters the ambient sounds so as to avoid skewing the analysis and results.
- the system 10 categorizes the severity of the impact based upon the characteristics of the impact-related sound.
- One benefit of these approaches is that the system 10 can positively quantify the fit of the protective equipment or padding element with respect to the player, and provide an alert if there is an improper equipment fit.
- the controller 40 receives the data measured and transmitted by the reporting units 20 and processes the data for meaningful analysis or use.
- the sideline controller 40 is comprised of a portable microprocessor 42 (e.g., a laptop or portable computer), including a display screen, and a telemetry element 44 operably connected to the microprocessor 42.
- the controller 40 is a mobile apparatus that can be transported in a case 46.
- the telemetry element 44 includes an antenna 48, a transmitter 50, a receiver 52 (or a combined transceiver), and an encoder 54.
- the telemetry element 44 decodes the encoded signals sent from each reporter 20, performs the requisite calculation, and then multiplexes the result according to the identity of the reporting unit 20.
- the controller 40 recognizes the identifier provided by each reporter 20 and organizes the results for each player having a reporter 20.
- the controller 40 has a local memory device for storing data received from the reporting units 20 and the subsequently calculated results.
- the memory device of the controller 40 is capable of storing information compiled over an entire season, so if necessary, sideline personnel and/or medical staff can retrieve historical player data when needed.
- the controller 40 can be equipped with software 100 that includes team management information (e.g., complete roster list of players, position of players, identification of active players, etc.) and daily exposure information (e.g., date, game vs. practice, conditions, etc.).
- team management information e.g., complete roster list of players, position of players, identification of active players, etc.
- daily exposure information e.g., date, game vs. practice, conditions, etc.
- the controller 40 also is used to synchronize local data (e.g., one team or historical data) with the centralized database 80.
- the controller 40 receives the encoded signal from the reporting unit 20 for the measured physiological parameter (the “measured parameter”) and processes the data within the signal to calculate a result for the parameter (the “parameter result”).
- the controller 40 communicates with the signaling device 60 thereby alerting the sideline personnel bearing the device 60.
- the controller 40 displays the affected player's identity, for example by name or jersey number, the measured parameter, and the time of the alert event.
- the player's identity can be protected by use of a unique player identifier, which may be encoded or encrypted.
- the controller 40 When the parameter result falls below the level and an alert event does not occur, the controller 40 continues to receive data from the reporters 20 and runs the requisite calculations. Further, when an alert event arises from one reporter 20, the controller 40 continues to receive and process data from the other reporters 20.
- the time stamp allows sideline personnel and medical staff to correlate the calculated parameter to actual videotape of the sporting event that led to the alert event.
- the controller 40 sends a signal to the signaling device 60 that alerts the sideline personnel to observe and investigate the condition of the player in question.
- the player in question is quickly identified by the controller 40 due to the unique identifier provided by the reporting units 20 and the subsequent recognition of the identifier and the multiplexing performed by the controller 40. In this manner, the sideline personnel can efficiently evaluate the player at issue from the many players comprising the team.
- the telemetry element 44 of the controller 40 can transmit a confirmation signal to each reporting unit 20 confirming that the signals sent by that reporting unit 40 were successfully received and that the data is complete for calculation purposes. This enables the reporting units 20 to conserve power since they do not have to repeatedly send data to the controller 40. In the event that the signals from a reporting unit 20 are not successfully received or that the signals are incomplete or skewed, the telemetry element 44 transmits a resend signal that instructs the reporter 20 to resend the signals from the control unit 24 for reception by the controller 40.
- the reporter 20 can be programmed to automatically resend signals to the controller 40 in the situation where the confirmation signal is not received within a fixed period of time from the signal transmission by the reporter 20. Since numerous reporters 20 are simultaneously transmitting data signals during the course of play, the controller 40 is constantly assessing the quality of the transmitted signal and sending the relevant confirmation and resend signals to the various reporters 20.
- the controller 40 calculates the point of impact on the player's body part, the cumulative impacts sustained by the player during the current sporting session, and then graphs the magnitude and duration of recent impacts to the player and/or the body part. As part of this calculation, the controller 40 uses an algorithm to estimate the magnitude of the impact measured by the sensors 22, wherein the algorithm comports with the disclosure of co-pending U.S. Patent Application No. 10/997,832. As an example, when the system 10 measures and monitors the player's head acceleration, the controller 40 sends a signal to a signaling device 60 when an impact magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold level (e.g., 50 G's) is measured and calculated.
- a predetermined threshold level e.g., 50 G's
- the controller 40 calculates the point of impact on the player's head, the cumulative impacts sustained by the player during the current sporting session, and then graphs the magnitude and duration of recent head impacts for review by sideline personnel, including the training and medical staff.
- the controller 40 receives data from the reporting units 20 and then calculates each player's body surface temperature, the rate of temperature increase and/or decrease versus a selected time interval.
- the controller 40 can include an additional temperature and/or humidity sensor to measure ambient conditions and use the resulting data for correction purposes.
- the reporting unit 20 can be positioned within the helmet 32 or within other protective equipment worn by each player, such as a shoulder pad assembly.
- the controller 40 receives the temperature data from each reporter 20 and then applies an algorithm to calculate the player's body surface temperature, the rate of temperature increase and/or decrease, and other temperature-based parameters that aid in the evaluation of player thermal management.
- the signaling device 60 communicates with the controller 40 and alerts sideline personnel when a suspect event has occurred.
- the signaling device 60 can be a pager 62, a personal digital assistant (PDA) 64, or a portable electronic device, such as a telephone, that is capable of receiving data and displaying results transmitted by the controller 40.
- PDA personal digital assistant
- the device 60 is worn or held by sideline personnel, including the training staff, medical personnel and/or coaches.
- the signaling device 60 could vibrate or sound an audio alarm when a suspect event is measured and recorded, and inform the wearer of the device 60 of the alert event.
- the device 60 can advise of: the identity of player(s) affected; the nature of the suspect event, including an elevated head acceleration due to impact or a change in a player's physiological status such as elevated body temperature; and the time of the incident.
- the PDA 64 is programmed with software 100 that assures best practices are followed in the treatment and documentation of mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI).
- the PDA 64 software 100 includes a bundle of team management programs which enables the PDA 64 to store all team data, including medical histories and testing baselines. The software 100 also provides the PDA 64 with an active response protocol for guiding sideline personnel through appropriate examination procedures and recording the results.
- the PDA 64 can display the individual's head- injury history, the results of previous evaluations and other pertinent medical data. With the assistance of the software 100, the PDA 64 prompts the medical staff member to conduct the appropriate sideline examination, records the responses, compares the results to established baselines and prompts either further, testing or a play/no-play decision.
- the software 100 has a bundle of team management tools that includes a roster program which contains all the basic information about each individual player: e.g., contact information, which sports they play (including position and jersey number), emergency information, relevant sizes, equipment issues and availability to play. Information can be stored and sorted in a variety of ways, such as by team, person item and size.
- the software 100 may also include a session manager program that allows the coaching staff to document incidents as they occur during a practice or a game. The appropriate information about the team, players and conditions is entered at the beginning of each session. Then, as injuries occur, the software 100 provides a template for recording injury data by player.
- a session manager program that allows the coaching staff to document incidents as they occur during a practice or a game. The appropriate information about the team, players and conditions is entered at the beginning of each session. Then, as injuries occur, the software 100 provides a template for recording injury data by player.
- the controller 40 is omitted and the reporting units 20 interact and communicate directly with the signaling device 60.
- the reporting units 20 measure the physiological parameters as explained above and perform the related calculations within their control unit 24. All of the calculated results are then transmitted from each reporting unit 20 to the signaling device 60, for example the PDA 64, for recordation and monitoring.
- the device 60 sorts and multiplexes the results while looking for an alert event. When the device 60 finds an alert event, the device 60 alerts the sideline personnel consistent with that explained above.
- each reporting unit 20 performs the necessary calculations to arrive at a parameter result and then transmits only those results that amount to an alert event.
- the device 60 receives signals from a reduced number of reporters 20 and then alerts sideline personnel accordingly.
- the reporting units 20 measure the physiological parameters and transmit the data signals to the device 60, for example the PDA 64, wherein the device 60 performs the related calculations to arrive at the parameter result.
- the device 60 alerts the sideline personnel to evaluate the player(s) consistent with that explained above.
- the device 60 can be programmed with a bundle of team management software 100 which enable it to store all team data, including medical histories and testing baselines.
- the device 60 can also be programmed with an active response protocol for guiding sideline personnel through appropriate examination procedures and recording the results.
- the system 10 includes a server 80, preferably a database server 80.
- the central database 80 stores data from all remote sites, including information stored on the controller 40 and the signaling device 60.
- the database 80 can serve as a team administrator database for the athletic department of a large university. That is, an interactive clearinghouse for all athlete information that needs to be shared among various departments or sports.
- the database 80 is internet enabled to provide remote access to authorized users, including coaches, trainers, equipment managers and administrators, which allows the users to keep abreast of changes in players' status.
- the database 80 also provides a host of administrative and management tools for team and equipment staff.
- the system 10 can be configured to provide indicia of the impact force. Since the system 10 calculates the magnitude, direction and time history of the impact causing the body part acceleration, the system 10 can quantify the severity of the impact on recognized scales, including the head injury criteria (HIC) and the severity index (SI) scales. Combining the data and/or the results into correlative measures may yield new indices that are more sensitive to the alert event. For example, the system 10 can utilize a combination of the measured parameter, the parameter result and/or the alert event to create a risk assessment index (RAI) for each player.
- HIC head injury criteria
- SI severity index
- the RAI can be used for team management purposes and future monitoring conducted by the system 10, including adjusting the sensitivity and operating parameters of the various components of the system 10
- the system 10 can be configured to provide diagnostic functions from the active monitoring of the players' physiological parameters, including the body part acceleration and body temperature calculations. Essentially, the system 10 can utilize the calculated results to provide diagnostic assistance to the sideline personnel via either the controller 40 or the signaling device 60.
- the system 10 weighs a number of factors including the player's medical and injury history, the alert event, and environmental factors.
- the system 10 is configured to adjust its monitoring, sensitivity and/or calculations based upon the player's recent medical and injury history.
- the operational parameters and standards of the system 10 components can be adjusted for future monitoring of the players in light of each player's recent data and history.
- the controller 40 can wirelessly communicate with the reporting unit 20 to adjust the sensitivity of the sensors 22 for an individual player. In this manner, there is a feedback loop between the various components which can increase or decrease the sensitivity of the active monitoring performed by the system 10.
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