Communications: electrical – Systems – Timer control
Patent
1992-11-06
1995-09-19
Hofsass, Jeffery A.
Communications: electrical
Systems
Timer control
340323R, 368 10, 482 3, 482 74, G08B 100
Patent
active
054519225
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for pacing an athlete along a predetermined course having at least one visual marker located thereon to be used in conjunction with a prerecorded narrative message indicating when the athlete should be adjacent the visual marker and for providing motivational support to the athlete along the length of the course. The device includes a means worn by the athlete for playing back any one of a plurality of prerecorded messages, each corresponding to a specific distance and performance goal. The plurality of messages may be stored on an archival medium such as a magnetic tape or electronic chip which, when played back, produces an audio narrative message heard by the athlete. Each narrative message continuously provides the athlete an update of the time into the event, the remaining in the event, the time between successive visual markers, and motivational support. The method includes locating at least one visual marker along a predetermined course and actuating the pacing device at the beginning of the course. The athlete adjusts his stride as dictated by the narrative message in order to pass each of the visual markers when indicated in the message. Thus, the pacing device allows the athlete to build his physical stamina and improve his performance to meet the desired goal.
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