Wearable USB Device Assembly for Athletic Data Upload
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing athletic performance monitoring systems are often cumbersome and limited in their ability to upload data to personal computers or remote sites for further review, and may require users to stop their activities for power charging.
Innovation Solution
A USB-type device with athletic functionality that includes an electronic module with a communication connector, allowing it to be plugged into a computer for data upload and featuring a housing that is water-resistant and impact-resistant, with additional components such as sensors and a controller for monitoring athletic performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If athletic performance monitoring systems use traditional data transfer methods, then data can be uploaded to personal computers, but the process is cumbersome and requires users to stop their activities
Solution Approach 1:
The USB device integrates multiple functions including athletic performance monitoring, data storage, and direct computer connectivity into a single unit. The device can monitor athletic activities and transfer data to computers via USB connection, eliminating the need for separate monitoring devices and reducing data transfer steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The USB device serves as an intermediary between athletic activity monitoring and computer data storage. It collects performance data during activities and automatically transfers it to personal computers when connected, streamlining the data upload process without requiring users to stop their activities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If athletic monitoring devices provide comprehensive monitoring capabilities, then athletic performance data can be tracked, but the devices become cumbersome and less user-friendly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines comprehensive athletic monitoring capabilities with a simple USB device form factor. By integrating sensors, data storage, and computer connectivity into a single USB-compatible device, it provides full athletic performance tracking while maintaining ease of use and portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The USB device provides multiple athletic monitoring functions including performance tracking, data storage, and computer connectivity within a single universal device that can be used across different athletic activities and compatible with various computers.
3Adaptability or versatility
If athletic performance systems require multiple devices for different monitoring abilities, then comprehensive data can be collected, but the system becomes complex and difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple athletic monitoring devices into a single USB device that provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities. By combining performance tracking, data storage, and computer connectivity functions into one unit, it eliminates the need for multiple separate devices while maintaining full monitoring functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The USB device serves as a universal athletic monitoring solution that can perform multiple monitoring functions and work with different computers, replacing the need for device-specific systems while providing comprehensive athletic performance tracking.
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AI summary
There is described a method comprising: receiving, by a portable electronic device, a first set of athletic performance data including a first activity metric associated with a first athletic performance of a user; and determining that a first ancillary member is physically engaged with the portable electronic device to produce a first device assembly that provides a second set of athletic performance data including a second activity metric associated with the first athletic performance of the user. There is also described an apparatus comprising: one or more processors; and a memory storing computer executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to perform the method.