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Patent drawing for Intelligent footwear systems
US 7,676,960 B2
Medical devices US 7,676,960 B2 Not in force

Intelligent footwear systems

The invention describes a shoe that can automatically change how it feels or performs while you're wearing it. It uses sensors to detect things like how much cushioning or stability you need, then a small computer tells a mechanical part inside the shoe to adjust itself without using any air or liquid bladders. This allows the shoe to adapt its characteristics, such as cushioning or stiffness, on the fly.

Why it matters: Miniaturized, low-power sensors and microcontrollers, along with improved compact power sources, make integrating such an autonomous system into footwear far more practical and robust than in 2007.

Status
Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build
ModerateSensors, control electronics, custom mechanical actuator

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