Cloud-computing platform for sports training instrumentation

bitHeads是一家有23年历史的软件开发公司，总部位于渥太华。一个关键的产品焦点是他们的后端即服务解决方案，名为“Braincloud”，它为云计算应用程序提供了可扩展性和可定制性。目前，Braincloud在游戏市场表现良好，拥有数千万活跃用户。该应用程序的目的是评估将Braincloud扩展到体育仪器市场的可行性。该公司的愿景是，通过bitHeads的云计算基础设施管理运动员穿戴传感器的数据，为运动员、教练和体育迷提供明确的价值。虽然有几家公司为体育运动提供穿戴式仪器，但这种云计算方法是独一无二的。在这项拨款中，将设计安装在溜冰板上的加速度计和陀螺仪传感器，它们将通过Braincloud系统通过本地集线器发送无线数据。该传感器的初始原型已经向卡尔顿大学女子曲棍球队和教练进行了演示，他们对合作很感兴趣。** pi团队在开发生物医学监测设备的硬件和数据分析方面有着广泛的研究记录。如果成功的话，这项研究将为bitHeads的产品开辟一个令人兴奋的新市场。

bitHeads is a 23-year old software-development company based in Ottawa. One key product focus is their**backend-as-a-service solution, entitled "Braincloud", which provides scalability and customizability for cloud**computing applications. Currently, Braincloud is doing well in games markets supporting tens of millions of**active users.**The goal of this application is to evaluate the feasibility of extending Braincloud into the sports**instrumentation market. The vision is for data from athlete-worn sensors to be managed through bitHeads'**cloud-computing infrastructure to provide clear value to athletes, coaches and to sports fans. While several**companies provide body-worn instrumentation for sports, this cloud-computing approach is unique.**In this grant, ice skate-mounted accelerometer and gyroscope sensors will be designed which will send**wireless data through an local hub through the Braincloud system. An intial prototype of the sensor has been**demonstrated to the Carleton University women's hockey team and coaches and they are interested in**collaborating.**The PIs team has an extensive resesarch record developing the hardware and data analysis for biomedical**monitoring devices. If successful, this research will point the way forward for an exciting new market for**bitHeads' products.