81 |
DELAYED GOAL CELEBRATION |
US14261347 |
2014-04-24 |
US20150094831A1 |
2015-04-02 |
Christine Boomer Brumback; David Wayne Knight; Jayson Dean Michilena Messenger; Jung Ook Hong |
A biometric monitoring device with a display is provided. The biometric monitoring device may track the completion progress towards one or more biometric performance goals and provide a goal celebration indicator upon completion of a biometric performance goal and subsequent receipt of an input signal. In some implementations, the completion of a biometric performance goal may be signaled prior to receipt of the input signal using a secondary indicator. |
82 |
Performance Monitoring Systems and Methods |
US14536288 |
2014-11-07 |
US20150066173A1 |
2015-03-05 |
Michael ELLIS; Caron SCHWARTZ |
We have disclosed systems and methods for portable performance monitoring of an individual during a physical activity. The systems and methods may include a portable sensor component configured to be carried by the individual during the physical activity and configured to obtain movement data for the athlete individual during the physical activity. The systems and methods may also include a portable output component configured to be carried by the individual during the physical activity and configured to provide an output to the individual during the physical activity. The systems and methods may further include a portable processing component in communication with the portable sensor component and the portable output component, where the portable processing component is configured to be carried by the individual during the physical activity. The portable processing component may be configured to identify movement of the individual during the physical activity. |
83 |
Physical activity feedback systems and methods |
US13793965 |
2013-03-11 |
US08894548B2 |
2014-11-25 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Schwartz |
We have disclosed systems and methods for providing outputs to an individual during a physical activity. The methods may include generating performance data based on an individual's performance during the physical activity, providing a first output based on performance data to the individual during the physical activity via a first output device, determining that a second output based on the performance data should be provided to the individual via a second output device that is different than the first output device, and providing the second output to the individual during the physical activity via the second output device. |
84 |
SPEED AND/OR AGILITY TRAINING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF |
US14204578 |
2014-03-11 |
US20140194249A1 |
2014-07-10 |
Paul Mazzanobile; Evan Baumgarten |
Disclosed herein are training devices useful for improving the agility and/or speed of a trainee, systems comprising same, and methods of improving a trainee's agility and/or speed. In one embodiment a training device comprises a first sensor operatively associated with a control mechanism, wherein the control mechanism is optionally configured to enable the device to move (a) randomly, (b) in a predetermined movement pattern, or (c) in relation to a second sensor. |
85 |
Performance monitoring systems and methods |
US13793990 |
2013-03-11 |
US08740752B2 |
2014-06-03 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Schwartz |
We have disclosed systems and methods for monitoring an individual's performance during a physical activity. The methods may include using a first component and second component each configured to be worn or carried by the individual during a physical activity. The methods may include the first component communicating wirelessly with the second component over a personal area network during the physical activity, the first component determining that the second component has ceased communication with the first component during the physical activity, and the first component adapting a function in response to determining that the second component has ceased communication with the first component. |
86 |
Performance Monitoring Systems and Methods |
US13794011 |
2013-03-11 |
US20140100677A1 |
2014-04-10 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Schwartz |
We have disclosed systems and methods for monitoring an individual's performance during a physical activity. The portable performance monitoring devices may include a satellite positioning system receiver adapted to obtain position data during the physical activity, an accelerometer module adapted to obtain acceleration data during the physical activity, and a processor adapted to determine performance information for the individual based on the position data and the acceleration data. The portable performance monitoring devices may be worn or carried by an individual during a physical activity. |
87 |
Performance Monitoring Systems and Methods |
US13793990 |
2013-03-11 |
US20140097967A1 |
2014-04-10 |
Michael ELLIS; Caron SCHWARTZ |
We have disclosed systems and methods for monitoring an individual's performance during a physical activity. The methods may include using a first component and second component each configured to be worn or carried by the individual during a physical activity. The methods may include the first component communicating wirelessly with the second component over a personal area network during the physical activity, the first component determining that the second component has ceased communication with the first component during the physical activity, and the first component adapting a function in response to determining that the second component has ceased communication with the first component. |
88 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING PERFORMANCE INFORMATION |
US13791291 |
2013-03-08 |
US20140088740A1 |
2014-03-27 |
Michael D. ELLIS; Caron Schwartz |
We have disclosed systems and methods for displaying information about a physical activity conducted by an individual. The methods may include defining a performance parameter zone for a particular performance parameter, receiving and storing in a memory device data associated with a physical activity, initiating a graphical display on a display screen that includes a representation of the route based on the received and stored data. The data may include a plurality of performance parameter data points correlated with a plurality of position points collected as the individual traversed a geographic route. The representation of the route may include multiple portions of the route having different visual characteristics corresponding to a portion of the route where the individual was or was not performing within the performance parameter zone. |
89 |
Methods and computer program products for identifying prospective routes for physical activities |
US13791593 |
2013-03-08 |
US08657723B2 |
2014-02-25 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Schwartz |
We have disclosed methods and computer program products for identifying prospective routes for an individual to traverse during a physical activity. The methods may include a server computer system receiving data describing the physical activity from a remote computing device, a server computer system identifying a prospective route in response to receiving data, and a server computer system transmitting data describing a map of a prospective route to a remote computing device for display of the map at the remote computing device in response to identifying the prospective route. |
90 |
Performance monitoring systems and methods |
US13791527 |
2013-03-08 |
US08652010B2 |
2014-02-18 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Schwartz |
We have disclosed systems and methods for monitoring an individual's athletic performance. Methods may include determining performance parameter data during an athletic activity, determining position parameter data by a global positioning satellite receiver during an athletic activity, correlating the data with a characteristic of a route traversed by an individual during the activity, and generating a graphical display of representation of the route based on the data. |
91 |
Modular personal network systems and methods |
US13789266 |
2013-03-07 |
US08652009B2 |
2014-02-18 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Schwartz |
We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military. |
92 |
Performance Information Sharing Systems and Methods |
US13871464 |
2013-04-26 |
US20130238106A1 |
2013-09-12 |
Michael ELLIS; Caron Schwartz |
We have disclosed a system for sharing information about a first individual who has engaged or is engaging in a first physical activity. The system may include a first portable performance monitoring system that is capable of being carried with the first individual during the first physical activity. The first portable performance monitoring system may include a first processor configured to determine first performance information for the first individual and a transmitter configured to transmit the first performance information. The system may also include a second portable performance monitoring system that is capable of being carried with a second individual during a second physical activity. The second portable performance monitoring system may include a receiver configured to receive the first performance information and a second processor configured to generate display data based on the first performance information. |
93 |
Performance Monitoring and Audio Playback Apparatuses and Methods |
US13791500 |
2013-03-08 |
US20130184843A1 |
2013-07-18 |
MICHAEL ELLIS; CARON SCHWARTZ |
We have disclosed methods of controlling audio playback at a portable performance monitoring device. These methods may include playing music at a first volume, receiving athletic performance parameter data from a sensor at a portable performance monitoring device, reducing the volume of the music played while continuing to play the music, playing audio performance feedback with a portable performance monitoring device while music plays, and returning the volume to the first volume. |
94 |
PORTABLE GYMNIC MACHINE |
US13698652 |
2011-05-17 |
US20130130873A1 |
2013-05-23 |
Roberto Piga |
A portable gymnastic machine for the execution of gymnastic exercises and/or rehabilitation through the extension of an elastic element characterized in that comprises a base or platform (2) used to stabilize the machine by the weight or thrust of the user and at least one gripping element or handle (3) interconnected by an elastic element (4). |
95 |
Reconfigurable personal display system and method |
US12617766 |
2009-11-13 |
US08313416B2 |
2012-11-20 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Ellis |
We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military. |
96 |
Mobile wireless audio device |
US12617777 |
2009-11-13 |
US08251875B2 |
2012-08-28 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Ellis |
We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military. |
97 |
MOTION DETECTION SYSTEM |
US13058022 |
2009-08-04 |
US20110140931A1 |
2011-06-16 |
Lucas Jacobus Franciscus Geurts; Johan Partomo Djajadiningrat |
A motion detection system (100) comprises a sensor (106) arranged to detect a movement pattern of a movement occasioned by a user, and a control device (108) arranged to receive movement data representative of the detected movement pattern. The control device (108) is further arranged to compare the detected movement pattern data with movement pattern data representative of a predetermined movement pattern and to determine a coherence parameter representative of the coherence between the detected and the predetermined movement pattern. The control device (108) controls a feedback device (110) for providing feedback to the user on the basis of the determined coherence parameter. |
98 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC JOURNAL |
US12617985 |
2009-11-13 |
US20100057803A1 |
2010-03-04 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Ellis |
We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military. |
99 |
POSITION TRACKING AND GUIDANCE METHODS |
US12617871 |
2009-11-13 |
US20100056340A1 |
2010-03-04 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Ellis |
We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military. |
100 |
CONVENIENTLY VIEWABLE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD |
US12617750 |
2009-11-13 |
US20100053867A1 |
2010-03-04 |
Michael Ellis; Caron Ellis |
We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military. |