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Frédéric Meyer¹, Alexander Bahr, Thomas Lochmatter

¹Sport Science Institute, Lausanne University, Switzerland. fmeyer.mail@gmail.com

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This study presents a wireless system for synchronizing biomechanics data outdoors. The novel system uses GPS time references for highly accurate, drift-free data synchronization, improving analysis reliability.

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Sensor Technology
Wireless Communication

Background:

Accurate data synchronization is crucial for reliable biomechanical analyses.
Traditional hardware synchronization methods using cables are often impractical, especially in outdoor or mobile scenarios.
Digital post-processing synchronization can introduce errors and drift.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and describe a novel wireless system for synchronizing data from multiple devices in outdoor biomechanical research.
To provide a lightweight, battery-operated, and easily deployable solution for synchronization.
To achieve high-accuracy synchronization without the limitations of wired or purely digital methods.

Main Methods:

The system utilizes a GPS receiver for precise time referencing.
Each synchronization device includes a radio transmitter and microcontroller for wireless communication.
Synchronized trigger signals are generated and sent to connected measurement devices.

Main Results:

The wireless synchronization system demonstrated a mean synchronization error of 0.39 μs.
Trigger signal generation accuracy was found to be less than 2 μs.
The system offers synchronization accuracy approximately two orders of magnitude better than common post-processing techniques.

Conclusions:

The developed wireless system provides a highly accurate and reliable solution for outdoor biomechanical data synchronization.
Its lightweight, wireless, and battery-operated design facilitates easy setup and adaptability to various measurement devices.
This technology significantly enhances the quality and precision of biomechanical data acquisition in challenging environments.