Device, system, and method for measuring performance data and pairing the data with a performance video

Abstract

A measuring device having one more electronic components, including one or more sensors located in a housing. The measuring device can be used to measure motion or movement of a sport equipment, such as a surfboard or a jet ski, which is controlled or operated by a user. The measuring device can record timestamped performance data and upload data to a computer to process, along with a performance video clip of a user using the sport equipment having the measuring device mounted thereto. Software running on the computer can generate a paired video clip showing both the performance video clip and the measured timestamped performance data shown as one or more measured usable parameters.

Description

DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE DATA AND PAIRING THE DATA WITH A PERFORMANCE VIDEOFIELD OF ART

[0001] The present disclosure is generally related a device, system, and method for measuring performance data, such as a surfing performance by a surfer, and then paring the measured data with the video of the performance to provide objective indicia of the performance.BACKGROUND

[0002] Water sports, such as surfing, boogie boarding, water skiing, and jet ski racing are hugely popular among amateurs and professionals alike. While professionals typically have teams, resources, and coaches with training tools to help them analyze and improve in their water sports, amateurs are typically relegated to trial and errors when trying to improve. Having usable performance data can help to improve performance.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0003] These and other features and advantages of the present device, system, and method will become appreciated as the same becomes better understood with reference to the specification, claims and appended drawings wherein:

[0004] FIG. 1 is a top view of a measuring device in accordance with aspects of the invention, shown next to a quarter for reference purposes.

[0005] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of exemplary components of the measuring device of FIG. 1.

[0006] FIG. 3 is a traction pad having the measuring device located in a holding cavity, the traction pad is configured for use with a surfboard.

[0007] FIG. 3A is an expanded view of the holding cavity and the measuring device of FIG. 3.

[0008] FIG. 4 is a performance measuring system in which various example embodiments described in the present disclosure may be implemented.

[0009] FIG. 5 is an exemplary user interface showing the measured performance data of a surfer displayed with a video of the surfer's performance in the ocean.

[0010] FIG. 6 is an exemplary user interface showing the measured performance data of a surfer (not shown) displayed with a video of the surfer’s performance in a surf pool.

[0011] FIG. 7 is a paired video showing a surfer’s performance displayed with the surfer’s performance data.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of the presently preferred embodiments of devices, systems, and methods for measuring performance data, such as a surfing performance by a surfer, and then paring the measured data with the video of the performance to provide subjective indicia of the performance. The exemplary embodiments described herein are not intended to represent the only forms in which the present devices, systems, and methods may be constructed or utilized. The description sets forth the features and the steps for constructing and using the embodiments of the present devices, systems, and methods in connection with the illustrated embodiments. It is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent functions and structures may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. As denoted elsewhere herein, like element numbers are intended to indicate like or similar elements or features.

[0013] Descriptions of technical features or aspects of an exemplary configuration of the disclosure should typically be considered as available and applicable to other similar features or aspects in another exemplary configuration of the disclosure. Accordingly, technical features described herein according to one exemplary configuration of the disclosure may be applicable to other exemplary configurations of the disclosure, and thus duplicative descriptions may be omitted herein.

[0014] With reference now to FIG. 1, a top view of a measuring device or assembly 100 in accordance with aspects of the invention is shown next to a quarter coin to provide a reference frame. The current view shows relative sizes between the measuring device 100 and the quarter, but the measuring device is not limited to the size shown as larger or smaller housing sizes may be used to implement the measuring device. The measuring device has a housing 102 having various electronic components enclosed therein, as further discussed below. The housing is sealed and water tight. The housing is generally rectilinear in shape and can be made from a rubber or a silicone material. However, the measuring device 100 can be practicedwith a different size and shaped housing, such as round, a differently shaped polygon, or irregular shaped housing.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a schematic component view of the measuring device 100 of FIG. 1. In an example, the measuring device 100 is embedded with hardware and / or software components that enable the device 100 to measure and / or detect a motion and other parameters. In an example, the motion can be an acceleration and linear velocity and the other parameters can include water temperature. In embodiments, the measuring device 100 may include one or more sensors, such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, gravimeter, magnetometer, altimeter, and / or other like sensors. Data collected by the one or more sensors may be uploaded to an application running on the Cloud, a server, or a local computer, such as a laptop, a smartphone, or a tablet computer to determine a magnitude and direction of a velocity, acceleration, and / or motion of the measuring device 100 when the device is mounted to a sport equipment, such as a surfboard or a jet ski. These measurements therefore provide direct information about how the sport equipment moved during an outing, rather than movement of the user relative to the sport equipment. This then allows the user to train or modify his or her technical skills to cause a change in performance or movement by the sport equipment.

[0016] The one or more sensors may be configured to detect the motion of the surfboard as sensor data. The sensor data may then be passed to one or more processors and / or a sensor hub located in the housing of the measuring device 100 or in an external computer so that the sensor data can be processed and displayed as flow, linear velocity, acceleration, vertical drop, and / or any other type of format of analyzed, processed, or formatted data. Furthermore, the measuring device 100 may track a timing of the performance by timestamping the sensor data as it is collected and / or processed.

[0017] The measuring device 100 may also include hardware and / or software components that enable the measuring device 100 to communicate with one or more other devices, such as a laptop, a gateway, or another computer device over a network. In this regard, the measuring device 100 may include a communications circuitry, such as a transmitter / receiver (or alternatively, a transceiver or RF circuitry), Bluetooth, one or more memory devices, and one or more processors. To communicate with other devices, the measuring device 100 may transmit and / or receive signals according to a wireless communications protocol. The wireless communications protocols may be any suitable set of standardized rules or instructions implemented by the measuring device 100 to communicate with other devices. Examples ofsuch wireless communications protocols may include, cellular communications protocols (e.g., Long Term Evolution (LTE), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and / or Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE), Wi-MAX or IEEE 802.16 protocols, and the like), Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or wide LAN (WLAN) protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi-based protocols or Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 protocols), and person-to- person (P2P) or personal are network (PAN) protocols (e.g., IEEE 802.15.4 based protocols including ZigBee, IPv6 over Low power Wireless Personal Area Networks (6L0WPAN), WirelessHART, MiWi, Thread, and the like; WiFi-direct; Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocols; ANT protocols; Z-Wave; LTE device-to-device (D2D) or Proximity Services (ProSe); Universal Plug and Play (UPnP); and the like). The measuring device 100 may be a telemetry device or system.

[0018] As further discussed below, the measuring device 100, when mounted to a sport equipment, is configured to capture and / or record data associated with sport performance or activity, but from the performance perspective of the sport equipment. Thus, while the user of the sport equipment may generate various maneuvers or body actions, those actions may not translate directly to how the sport equipment reacts or moves. The measuring device 100 is therefore configured for mounting on a sport equipment to directly measure how the sport equipment reacts or moves when certain maneuvers are performed by the user of the sport equipment while participating in a sport activity, such as surfing, boogie boarding, jet ski racing, and water skiing, to name a few non-limiting examples. The sport activity typically involves a sport equipment, such as a surfboard or a jet ski, and the measuring device 100 is configured to be mounted to the sport equipment for recording motion of the sport equipment, as manipulated or maneuvered by the user or performer. Thus, the measuring device 100 is configured to measure any occurrence or an action involving the sport equipment, as used or manipulated by the user, to indirectly measure the performance of the user. The measured data can include measurement of the velocity or acceleration of the sport equipment, a change in direction of a motion, such as a vertical drop, a change in speed / velocity, a state / position / orientation change of the computer device and therefore the sport equipment, a temperature change, and flow.

[0019] As used herein, flow is a unitless measurement that takes into account the change in speed or velocity relative to the threshold or preferred baseline. For example, if a surferrides a wave at a constant velocity, then the flow indicator is a flatline. If the surfer speeds up or slows down, then the indicator will deviate from the flat line. In an example, the measurement device 100 is configured to measure rail-to-rail movement, which is the side-to- side tilting of the surfboard by the surfer to generate speed. A flow indicator can provide feedback to the surfer that reflects the surfer’ s rail-to-rail movement when catching a wave. A low or zero flow performance data therefore indicates a surfboard movement with little rail-to- rail movement. Rail-to-rail surfing is an advanced surfing technique that involves the surfer shifting his or her weight from one rail of the surfboard to the other. This technique is used by experienced surfers and is considered an important tool when surfing for better wave utilization, dynamic maneuvering, and smooth transitioning between different maneuvers.

[0020] In various embodiments, an event may be measured by the measuring device 100 after a certain velocity threshold is reached and the measuring device may stop measuring when the measuring device 100 falls below the velocity threshold. For example, when used with a surfboard, the surfboard can bobble up and down in the ocean as the surfer waits for the ideal wave. During this waiting period, the measuring device 100 does not measure and / or store motion data, which can be the same as performance data. Once data associated with an event is captured and recorded by the measuring device 100, with a timestamp, the captured data may be uploaded to a local computer device via a direct wireless connection, such as via Bluetooth connection. In some embodiments, the captured data may be relayed through a gateway and / or network and reported to a coach or trainer for processing and / or analysis, as further discussed below.

[0021] FIG. 2 shows exemplary components of an embodiment of the measuring device 100 in accordance with aspects of the invention. In embodiments, the measuring device 100 may comprise communications circuitry 105, a rechargeable power supply and power management circuitry 110, a processor circuitry 115, a memory 120, which can be a computer readable media, such as a solid state drive and an EEPROM, network interface circuitry 130, an input / output (I / O) interface 135, one or more sensors 150, and a sensor 155. The various components are coupled with one another in a bus 145. In other examples, fewer or additional components may be incorporated with the measuring device 100.

[0022] As the housing 102 is sealed, the power supply can be wirelessly recharged or a sealed cap can be removed to expose the battery for charging. A magnetic switch can be incorporated for powering up the measuring device 100. An external magnet can be placednext to the housing 102 to turn on the measuring device and the magnetic pole can be terminated, such as by moving the magnet away from the housing, to turn off the measuring device. A power switch can optionally be incorporated that is located inside the housing. The power switch can be pressed by digital pressure pressed on the housing surface, which can either turn or off the power switch.

[0023] FIG 3 is a perspective rear view of a traction pad 200 provided in accordance with aspects of the invention for use with a surfboard. The traction pad 200 can be made from a foam material, such as EVA foam, or a rubber material and can include a plurality of gripping surfaces 202 and a stepped or shoulder 204 to support a surfer’s foot. Adhesives can be provided on the underside surfaces of the traction pad for adhering the traction pad to the surfboard.

[0024] In an example, the traction pad 200 is made up of two or more pad sections. As shown, the traction pad 200 has a central pad section 210 and two side pad sections 212, 214. The two or more pad sections allow the traction pad 200 to be placed on different sized surfboards, by spacing the multiple pad section 210, 212, 214 as desired for coverage of the tail end of the surfboard 302 (FIG. 4).

[0025] A holding cavity 220 is provided at one end of the traction pad 200. In the example shown, the holding cavity 220 is formed in the stepped section 204 of the traction pad 200. For example, each of the two side pad sections 212, 214 can have a cut-out so that the two cut-outs from the two side pad sections can define the holding cavity 220 for holding the measuring device 100. A retaining lip 222 can be incorporated with a base to retain the measuring device 100 against the wall surfaces of the holding cavity 220. In some examples, straps or buckles, such as a VELCRO fastener, can be used to more firmly secure the measuring device 100 to the traction pad.

[0026] FIG. 3 A is an enlarged view of the holding cavity 220 and measuring device 100 of FIG. 3.

[0027] FIG. 4 shows a measuring system 300 provided in accordance with aspects of the invention. The measuring system 300 can comprise the measuring device 100, a local computer 380 for receiving and processing data measured by the measuring device 100, a gateway 382 to allow the local computer 380 to connect to a network 384, such as the Cloud, to enable one or more remote computers 385 to access the measured data. Optionally, the local computer 380 can communicate directly to the Cloud without the gateway. For example, anexpert, a coach, a trainer, a sport equipment manufacturer, or other users can use the remote computer to review the uploaded data to then provide input or recommendations to the performer to help the performer improve, based at least in part on measurements provided by the measuring device 100. A sports equipment manufacturer can also use the uploaded data as input for improving or modifying the sports equipment. The uploaded data can be measured data taken directly from the measuring device 100 or can be processed data that used the measured data, as further discussed below.

[0028] The local computer 380 and the one or more remote computers can be a laptop, a desktop, a touchscreen tablet, a smartphone, or any computing device with a processor that can process data from the measuring device 100. The measuring device 100 can upload data to the local computer 380 via a wireless connection, such as a Bluetooth connection, or a wired connection, which is less preferred.

[0029] With reference now to FIG. 5, a computer display 400 of a software application 402 is shown, which has the measured data 404 arranged on the left side of the screen and a video clip 406 of the performer’s performance for which the measuring device 100 was used to measure motion data or performance data is shown on the right side of the screen. The video can be taken from a broadcast of an event or competition, a video taken by a friend or a third party that happens to film the surfer, or even a cam or camera that is stationed at the beach or wherever the surfer happens to be surfing.

[0030] After uploading measured data to a computer, the software 402 running on the computer can be used to process the measured data recorded by the measuring device 100, which is configured to record metrics data of a sport equipment while being mounted to the sport equipment as the sport equipment is being use by a performer or user. As shown, the software processed the measured data to display four different parameters or performance metrics, with fewer or additional parameters contemplated, such as water temperature readings. As shown, the parameters include flow measurement 410, linear velocity 412, acceleration 414, and vertical drop 416. In an example, quaternions are used to describe orientation or rotations in 3D space using an ordered set of four numbers. Quaternion functions are a unique way to describe any three-dimensional rotation about an arbitrary axis. The measurement is timestamped and the software displays a time line 418 of the measured event. The time line 418 can be incrementally sped up or reversed to help sync the measured event with the video clip 406 of the performance.

[0031] The video clip 406 of the performance for which the measuring device 100 is used to measure motion data or performance data is also timestamped. For example, in a surfing competition, the measuring device 100 can be mounted to the surfboard to measure motion of the surfboard used by the surfer 500 (FIG. 5). The surfing event also video records the surfer 500 as the surfer rides the various waves during the completion, such as to provide contents for televisions. The video recording is also timestamped.

[0032] After the video clip 406 is uploaded to the computer, the software 402 can display the video clip with a timeline 422, which can include incremental frame adjustments by allowing the user to speed up or reverse the video frame in one to five second increments, similar to the measured data. The software provides a side-by-side view of the measured data and the video clip, as shown in FIG. 5. The computer user can then adjust the timeline of the measure data and the video clip, using the timestamps, to sync the two displays.

[0033] Thus, the present measuring system 300 is configured to display various measured performance data or performance metrics with a video clip of the performance, which shows the sport equipment where the measuring device is mounted is being used or operated by a user. In an example, the measured data can include one or more flow, vertical drop, linear velocity, acceleration, and water temperature. If measured, water temperature can provide feedback on whether the surfer’s performance is affected by the warm or cold water temperature.

[0034] As further discussed below, the software 402 is further programmed to overlay the motion data measurements over the video clip, and then capturing the overlayed clip with the measured data to generate a paired video clip 510, as shown with reference to FIG. 7. The paired video clip 510 is a single video showing both the performance and the measured data. Once paired, both the measured data and the video clip are captured int a single data file having both information. The paired video clip 510 allows the video to be shared as a single file without requiring a second user of the shared file to re-process the video clip and the measured data and then syncing the two to generate usable video, as discussed above with reference to FIG. 5. The product of the measuring system 300 is therefore a single paired data file that has both the uploaded performance data and the video clip of the performance, synced to a common time reference selected by the user of the system, and then recorded into a single video file, such by using a screen recorder, which can be a software application that allows a user tocapture video footage of anything displayed on a computer or a mobile device screen, essentially recording what is happening on the screen in real time.

[0035] FIG. 6 is similar to FIG. 5 but shows the video clip captured at a wave generating pool for surfing rather than at the ocean. Indeed, the present measuring device and system is usable in various applications for tracking various sports equipment aside from surfing.

[0036] Methods of making and of using the measuring system and the measuring device and components thereof, such as the traction pad, are within the scope of the present invention.

[0037] Although limited embodiments of the measuring device, measuring system, and traction pad and their components have been specifically described and illustrated herein, many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the device and system and their components constructed according to principles of the disclosed device, system, and method may be embodied other than as specifically described herein. The disclosure is also defined in the following claims.

[0038] Example Embodiments

[0039] The following are numbered example embodiments of the apparatuses, devices, systems, and methods related measuring system and measuring device for recording performance data or performance metrics of a sport equipment, as used or operated by a user, and then pairing the performance data with a video clip taking of the same performance. The measuring device can be contained inside a sealed housing and is configured to be mounted on sports equipment for tracking performance data of the sport equipment that the measuring device is mounted to. The below listing of examples or any other examples disclosed herein may be combined in whole or in part. Elements of the examples disclosed herein are not limiting.

[0040] Example 1. A traction pad for use with a surfboard, the traction pad comprising a plurality of pad sections and a holding cavity defined by two of the pad sections; a lip located on a base forming at least part of the holding cavity; and a measuring device comprising a housing enclosing a plurality of electronic components is located in the holding cavity and in contact with the lip.

[0041] Example 2. The traction pad comprising two side pad sections and a central pad sections, which are spaced from one another by a gap.

[0042] Example 3. The traction pad comprising an upper surface, wherein the upper surface comprises a plurality of gripping surfaces.

[0043] Example 4. The traction pad comprising a lower surface opposing the upper surface, wherein the lower surface is bonded to a surface of a surfboard.

[0044] Example 5. The traction pad, wherein the holding cavity is formed by at least part of two side pad sections.

[0045] Example 6. The traction pad further comprising straps, buckles, VELCRO fasteners, or a combination thereof.

[0046] Example 7. The traction pad being made from a foam material or a rubber material.

[0047] Example 8. The measuring device comprising a housing having electronic components located inside the housing, and wherein the housing has a water-tight seal.

[0048] Example 9. The measurement device, wherein the housing is made from a silicone or a rubber material.

[0049] Example 10. The measurement device, wherein the housing has a sealed cap that is removable to expose a rechargeable battery port.

[0050] Example 11. The measurement device having a housing having a generally rectilinear shape.

[0051] Example 12. The measurement device comprising communications circuitry located inside the housing.

[0052] Example 13. The measurement device comprising a rechargeable power supply and power management circuitry located inside the housing.

[0053] Example 14. The measurement device comprising a processor circuitry located inside the housing.

[0054] Example 15. The measurement device comprising a memory located inside the housing.

[0055] Example 16. The memory can comprise a computer readable media, such as a solid state drive or an EEPROM.

[0056] Example 17. The memory can have stored thereon instructions that when executed by a hardware processor cause the hardware processor to perform one or more tasks that include accessing data files, analyzing data files, performing analysis of the data files, providing outputs indicative of characteristics or parameters represented by the data files.

[0057] Example 18. The measurement device comprising a network interface circuitry located inside the housing.

[0058] Example 19. The measurement device comprising an input / output (I / O) interface located inside the housing.

[0059] Example 20. The measurement device comprising one or more sensors located inside the housing.

[0060] Example 21. The one or more sensors can comprise an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a gravimeter, a magnetometer, an altimeter, and a temperature sensor.

[0061] Example 22. The various components located inside the housing are coupled with one another in a bus.

[0062] Example 23. The measurement device comprising a magnetic switch for powering up the components inside the housing.

[0063] Example 24. The magnetic switch can be activated to turn on when located adjacent an external magnet.

[0064] Example 25. The measurement device can comprise a power switch located inside the housing. The power switch can be pressed by digital pressure pressed on the housing surface, which can either turn or off the power switch located inside the housing.

[0065] Example 26. A method for generating a paired video performed by one or more computers comprising: receiving measured motion data or performance data from a measuring device having a water-tight housing having one or more sensors enclosed therein, the measured motion data being timestamped and the measuring device being mounted to a sport equipment.

[0066] Example 27. The method further comprising receiving a video clip showing the sport equipment in use while having the measuring device mounted thereto, the video clip being timestamped.

[0067] Example 28. The method further comprising processing the measured motion data or performance data to display one or more measured usable parameters in a side-by-side view with the video clip.

[0068] Example 29. The method further comprising using the timestamped information on the measured motion data and on the video clip to sync the measured motion data and the video clip by time.

[0069] Example 30. The method further comprising pairing the motion data and the video clip to generate a paired video clip having both the one or more measured usable parameters and the video of the sport equipment in use.

[0070] Example 31. The method wherein the one or more measured usable parameters comprises at least one of a flow parameter, a vertical drop parameter, an acceleration parameter, and a velocity parameter.

[0071] Example 32. The method, wherein the sport equipment any one of a surfboard, a jet ski, water skis, snow skis, a motorcycle, a bicycle, a skateboard, or a boogieboard.

[0072] Example 33. A method for generating a paired video performed by one or more computers comprising: receiving measured motion data or performance data from a measuring device having a water-tight housing having one or more sensors enclosed therein, the measured motion data being timestamped and the measuring device being mounted to a user that is participating in a sporting event. Performance data sensed by the one or more sensors can be considered the same as the measured motion data.

[0073] Example 34. The sporting event can comprises tennis, golfing, and racquetball.

[0074] Example 35. Wherein the measuring device is mounted on an arm that is holding a sport equipment.

[0075] Example 36. A measuring system for generating a paired video comprising: a measuring device comprising a housing having electronic components located therein, including a sensor for measuring performance data with timestamp, a communications circuitry located inside the housing, a computer for processing the acceleration data from the measuring device, and a video clip of a sporting event having the measuring device mounted onto a sport equipment.

[0076] Example 37. A measuring system for generating a paired video comprising: a measuring device comprising a housing having electronic components located therein, including a sensor for measuring performance data with timestamp, a communications circuitry located inside the housing, a computer for processing the acceleration data from the measuring device, and a video clip of a sporting event having the measuring device mounted onto an arm of a user holding a sport equipment.

[0077] Example 38. The video clip is recorded with timestamp.

[0078] Example 39. The measuring system further comprising a video monitor having the video clip and the performance data displayed thereon.

[0079] Example 40. The measuring system further comprising software stored in a memory containing instructions that when executed by a hardware processor cause thehardware processor to perform one or more tasks that sync the performance data and the video clip by time.

[0080] Example 41. The measuring system further comprising software stored in a memory containing instructions that when executed by a hardware processor cause the hardware processor to generate a paired video clip having both the performance data and the video clip to be combined on a single data file having both the video clip and the performance data.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A method for generating a paired video performed by one or more computers comprising receiving measured motion data from a measuring device having a water-tight housing having one or more sensors enclosed therein, the measured motion data being timestamped and the measuring device being mounted to a sport equipment; receiving a video clip showing the sport equipment in use while having the measuring device mounted thereto, the video clip being timestamped; processing the measured motion data to display one or more measured usable parameters in a side-by-side view with the video clip; using the timestamped information on the measured motion data and the timestamped video clip to sync the measured motion data and the video clip by time; and pairing the motion data and the video clip to generate a paired video clip having both the one or more measured usable parameters and the video of the sport equipment in use.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more measured usable parameters comprises at least one of a flow parameter, a vertical drop parameter, an acceleration parameter, and a velocity parameter.

3. The method of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the measuring device comprises communications circuitry located inside the housing.

4. The method of any one of claims 1-3, wherein the video clip is of a surfing activity taken place at a beach.

5. The method of any one of claims 1-3, wherein the video clip is of a surfing activity taken at a wave generating pool.

6. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the paired video clip is generated by a screen recorder.

7. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the sport equipment is a surfboard having a traction pad with a holding cavity having the measuring device located therein.

8. A measuring system for generating a paired video comprising: a measuring device comprising a housing having electronic components located therein, including a sensor for measuring performance data with timestamp, a communications circuitry located inside the housing, a computer for processing the acceleration data from the measuring device, and avideo clip of a sporting event having the measuring device mounted onto a sport equipment, and wherein the performance data and the video clip are synced to one another based on time.

9. The measuring system of claim 8, further comprising a video monitor having the video clip and the performed data displayed thereon.

10. The measuring system of claim 8 or claim 9, further comprising software stored in a memory located in a computing device, the software containing instructions that when executed by a hardware processor cause the hardware processor to perform one or more tasks that sync the performance data and the video clip by time.

11. The measuring system of claim 10, wherein the sporting equipment is any one of a surfboard, a jet ski, water skis, snow skis, a motorcycle, a bicycle, a skateboard, or a boogieboard.

12. The measuring system of any one of claims 8-11, wherein a magnetic switch is located in the housing of the measuring device.

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