Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Adidas Ag

Titan Medical Inc.

Shi-apd Cryogenics, Inc.

Paul Nickelsberg

Markus Strecker

Gary S Ash

George Grubner

John Borchers

Methods and apparatuses for transmitting images captured by first and second image sensors are disclosed. In some embodiments, each image sensor generates a plurality of pixel values each represented by a plurality of data bits having a pixel bit length. In some embodiments, a method involves combining pixel values generated by each of the first and second image sensors into a single image data stream, transforming the single image data stream into a plurality of data words having a word bit length, and encoding the data by selection of one of a plurality of symbols having an encoded bit length that is at least one bit longer than the word bit length to reduce a running disparity. The method also involves serializing the symbols to generate and transmit a DC balanced serial bitstream. Methods for synchronizing a receiver for extracting image data from the serial bitstream are also disclosed.

Method and apparatus for transmitting images captured by first and second image sensors

The present invention provides a communication network for facilitating monitoring of an athletic activity. In one exemplary embodiment, such a communication network includes a base station and a first monitor configured to be coupled to an individual, wherein the base station is configured to transmit a first beacon message, wherein, in response to receipt of the first beacon message, the first monitor is configured to transmit an endpoint message including a characteristic of the individual, and wherein the base station is configured to receive the endpoint message, and, if the base station does not receive the endpoint message by a determined time, the base station is configured to transmit a second beacon signal, the second beacon signal including instructions to a second monitor to transmit the endpoint message (i.e., the same endpoint message transmitted by the first monitor).

Communication network for an athletic activity monitoring system

A direct current voltage to heat the sensor wire for powering and extracting a signal voltage from a thermocouple-type vacuum sensor. The direct current used produces a DC offset in the sensor output where the heating current flow is stopped for a short interval and the unbiased sensor voltage is then sampled and stored.

Interrupted DC operation of thermocouple vacuum gauge

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Paul Nickelsberg