Sports electronic training system with electronic gaming features, and applications thereof
US8221290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72403
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sports electronic training system with electronic gaming features, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises at least one monitor and a portable electronic processing device for receiving data from the at least one monitor and providing feedback to an individual based on the received data. The monitor can be a motion monitor that measures an individual's performance such as, for example, speed, pace and distance for a runner. Other monitors might include a heart rate monitor, a temperature monitor, an altimeter, et cetera. In an embodiment, an input is provided to an electronic game based on data obtained from the at least one monitor that effects, for example, an avatar, a digitally created character, an action within the game, or a game score of the electronic game.
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