Pedometer system and method of use

Details Pedometer system and method of use Pedometer system and method of use

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Anderson, Matthew (Department: 2618)

Telecommunications

Transmitter and receiver at separate stations

Short range rf communication

C455S041100, C455S550100, C455S553100, C600S300000, C600S309000, C600S316000, C600S365000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07062225

ABSTRACT:
A pedometer system and method of use are disclosed that assist a user in monitoring an athletic endeavor. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a pedometer housing component at least partially defining an enclosure. A local area wireless transceiver capable of receiving a signal from a motion sensor may be located within the enclosure. A performance engine may also be located within the enclosure and may be communicatively coupled to the local area wireless transceiver. In operation, the performance engine may utilize the signal from the motion sensor to generate a performance metric like average speed or distance traveled. The system may also include an output mechanism such as an audio device capable of presenting the performance metric to a user in an audible message. A device embodying the performance engine may also embody an audio file player such as an MP3 player.

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