Auditory feedback device and method for swimming speed

a technology of swimming speed and feedback device, which is applied in the field of swimming training device, can solve the problems of swimmer's speed reduction, increased fatigue, and devices that do not provide real-time feedback to swimmers

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-10
TOPCOR
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Thus, small changes in form or movement, such as changes in the angle of the swimmer's hand or the movement of a head, can significantly reduce the swimmer's speed and increase fatigue.
Although the lap counting and timing devices provide some measure of feedback to the swimmer, such devices do not provide real-time feedback to the swimmer.
However, those arm and leg mounted devices tend to be difficult and impractical to view without interrupting the swimming activity and breaking the swimmer's form.

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[0033]The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of the presently preferred embodiment of the invention, and is not intended to represent the only form in which the present invention may be constructed or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and sequences of steps for constructing and operating the invention. It is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments and that they are also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the invention.

[0034]Referring to the drawings, wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and are not for purposes of limiting the same, there is shown an auditory feedback swim training device 10 which provides audible feedback to a swimmer while swimming. The swim training device 10 is wearable on the swimmer 12 while swimming and includes a flow meter 14 to measure the flow of wa...

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There is provided an auditory feedback swim training device for use by a swimmer. The device includes a flow meter connectable to the swimmer and configured to measure a flow rate of fluid while the swimmer is swimming. A control unit determines a speed or distance of the swimmer from the measured flow rate. A selection tool is in operative communication with the control unit and configured to receive a user input corresponding to desired swimming performance data. An auditory feedback device is wearable by the swimmer while swimming and in operative communication with the control unit. The control unit is configured to derive the desired swimming performance data from the determined speed of the swimmer and generate a feedback signal corresponding to the derived swimming performance data. The auditory playback device is configured to project an audible signal corresponding to the feedback signal while the swimmer is swimming.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 544,994, filed Oct. 7, 2011, the entire contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference.STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0003]1. Technical Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention relates generally to a swim training device, and more specifically to an auditory feedback swim training device which provides real-time feedback to a swimmer while swimming without disrupting the swimmer's form.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]Swimming is a sport and pastime that is participated in throughout the world. Improvement in one's swimming ability generally requires routine training and practice. Swimming at a high level not only requires the swimmer to be in good aerobic shape, but additionally requires good form throughout a swim. Along these lines, a swimmer who positions his body so as...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA61B5/6831A61B5/7405A61B5/1126A61B2503/10
Inventor SWEENEY, MICHAEL T.SWEENEY, JAMES S.SHAHANDEH, ROBERT M.
Owner TOPCOR
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