WO2007141584A2

WO2007141584A2 - 'electronic boxing' outfit helmet and belt with installed electronic sensors which respond to the punch strength plus punch counter

Info

Publication number: WO2007141584A2
Application number: PCT/HR2007/000020
Authority: WO
Inventors: Pavao Potocki
Original assignee: Pavao Potocki
Priority date: 2006-06-08
Filing date: 2007-06-05
Publication date: 2007-12-13
Also published as: WO2007141584A3

Abstract

The foregoing description clearly illustrates the technical solution for 'Electronic boxing' and its applicability in fencing disciplines. Generally, the main purpose is the safety of contestants, precision rating on points (electronics), appealing to a greater number of participants than is the case with conventional boxing. It is therefore intended for use in various game salons, school sports clubs, training in boxing clubs and fitness exercises in other sports.

Description

"ELECTRONIC BOXING"

OUTFIT HELMET AND BELT WTH INSTALLED ELECTRONIC SENSORS WHICH RESPOND TO THE PUNCH STRENGTH PLUS PUNCH COUNTER DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Area off application

Sports, recreation and entertainment

Technical problem

The technical problem to solve is how and where to install sensors in the helmet and the belt and how to connect the helmet and belt sensors to a monitor displaying the number of punches (points) during the boxing match.

The next task are programming the number of points for a sensor unit, programming of the sensitivity of sensors to the punching strength and connecting the sensors to light and sound signalling during the fight With each punch (hitting a certain sensor) the scored points are automatically displayed on the monitor, accompanied by a sound signal and a specific light effect, which makes the match more attractive. Prior art

Today's technology is so advanced that the above problems can certainly be solved. The used sensors would be similar to the sensors used in cars to activate air cushions. With such sensors it is possible to measure the force of the punch accurately. For display will be used microcontroller-controlled LCD or LED. For sound signalisation will be used the microcontroller itself which will generate a rectangular signal within the audible frequency range (about 1 kHz). The essence of the Invention The main idea of the Invention is that in using the protective helmet and belt in a new sports discipline, herein referred to as "electronic boxing", a new outfit is introduced which has not yet been applied among young people fond of fighting sports and which ensure maximum protection from injuries. This outfit may also be used for training future boxers to acquire speed, skills and precision. The essence of the Invention is that electronics is placed in the service of sports. The results are immediately evident, because in this case the referee is the precise and impartial electronics. Illustrations

Fig. 1 - helmet with pertaining sensors Fig. 2 - belt with pertaining sensors

Fig. 3 - wiring diagram

Detailed description of at least one way in which the Invention can be applied

The helmet with sensors installed at places as shown in Fig. 1. The sensors must be firmly embedded in the helmet armour and visible. The helmet would be made of hard plastic and anatomically shaped: The internal side must be well lined with sufficiently thick spongy material to damp punches. The design and appearance of the helmet is a matter of special consideration.

The belt with installed sensors would look as shown in Fig. 2. The belt would be made of plastic and lined from the inside.

Area of application

The Invention presents a new outfit for a new sport - electronic boxing for which new rules will have to be made. In my opinion the Invention will be very soon in use once the outfit has been perfected and produced. Application is possible in schools, for physical and health exercises, as well as recreation.

The helmet itself (without the belt) may be used for recreation and for fun.

Game salons - instead of playing billiards or darts many will prefer to test their skill in fighting with the helmet.

The Invention may require a new type of boxing gloves and a mini ring.

An example of microcontroller program used in the unit prototype (Bascom program language)

Rem points counter Start:

Config Led = 16^*2

Dim A as Word Dim I as Word A=O I=O

P3.2=1

P3.3=1 P3.4=1

Locate 3,1 : Led "Good day" Wait i Wait i Wait 1 CIs

Locate 1,1: Led "number of points" Do

Locate 1 ,14: Led A

If P3.2=0 then A=A+1 Else End if Waitms 1 lf P3.3=0 then

A=A+2

Else

End if

Waitms 1

If P3.4=0 then

A=A+3

Else

End if Waitms 1

If P3.5=0 then A=A+4 Else End if

Waitms 1

If > 100 then Goto Kraj - End 120 Else End if

Loop

125 Ende:

For 1=1 to 10

Waiti

P3.1=0

Waiti

130 P3.1=1

End

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS

1. The electronic boxing outfit consisting of a special helmet and a belt with installed electronic sensors which respond to the punch strength and with a points counter, characterised in that the helmet and the belt contain sensors for measuring the force of punches, where the helmet and belt sensors are connected via a microcontroller to a display on the helmet.

2. The electronic boxing outfit according to Claim 1 , characterised in that for sound signalling the microcontroller is used which generates a rectangular signal within the audible frequency range (about 1 kHZ).

3. The electronic boxing outfit according to Claim 1 , characterised in that for visual signalling the microcontroller is used which controls LCD or LED indicator.

4. The electronic boxing outfit according to Claim 1, characterised in that the helmet and the belt are connected with a unit for wireless transmission of scored points to an external monitor intended for the audience.

5. The electronic boxing outfit according to Claim 1 , characterised in that the sensors can be mounted on the helmet or a fencing waistcoat.