Device for providing directional guidance while swimming
US9424730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/088
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is generally directed to a device that provides haptic, auditory and/or visual indications representing a swimmer's deviation from an intended path. Visual indications can be displayed on one or more lenses of the swimmer's goggles. In this way, the swimmer can receive continuous guidance to swim in a desired direction without lifting his head to sight. The device can be configured as a base unit that can be worn on the head and an eyepiece that is attached to a lens of the swimmer's goggles. The eyepiece can include one or more LEDs for displaying the visual indications based on information received from the base unit.
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