Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Performance or efficiency evaluation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-01
2006-08-01
Bui, Bryan (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Performance or efficiency evaluation
C702S150000, C702S188000, C701S200000, C701S213000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07085678
ABSTRACT:
A portable apparatus (10) providing both substantially automated performance monitoring and audio entertainment features. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus (10) broadly comprises a portable housing (12); an attachment mechanism (14); a GPS component (16); a heart rate monitor component (17); an audio component (18); a user interface (20); a processor (26); and a power supply (30). The housing (12) may include a headset (1112a) within which is located the GPS component (16), and a second housing component (1112b) within which is located the processor (30), wherein the GPS component (16) communicates with the processor (26) in a wireless manner. The apparatus (10) is adapted to determine a number of laps or a distance, to provide an elapsed time, and to determine a speed.
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Burrell Jonathan C.
Conrad John C.
Lovitt John H.
Bui Bryan
Garmin Ltd.
Terrell David L.
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