Power estimation from sensor readings for cycling
AssigneeRefactor Fitness Inc.
InventorJEFFREY CROWELL
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Abstract
A sports-related measurement system that can include a forward facing camera, a global positioning satellite receiver, and the necessary data collection and processing capabilities to calculate the aerodynamic drag and cyclist applied power of a moving object, such as a bicycle. The data collected can include altitude, air pressure, air moisture content, temperature, and the like. The system can include a display for presenting data to the user and may also include memory for storage of data, photos, video, and the like. In some embodiments, the system may be configured as a bicycle computer adapted to mount on a bicycle.
Claims17
An integrated electronic apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of sensors including an altimeter, a hygrometer and a thermometer;
- a wireless chip configured to send and receive data;
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- a processor programmed to calculate cyclist applied power during movement of a device on which the apparatus is mounted, wherein cyclist applied power is calculated from sensor inputs of temperature, humidity, air pressure and elevation received by the processor from the plurality of sensors.
An integrated electronic apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of sensors including an altimeter, a hygrometer and a thermometer;
- a wireless chip configured to at least receive data from an external sensor;
- a processor programmed to calculate aerodynamic drag and cyclist applied power during movement of a device on which the apparatus is mounted, wherein cyclist applied power is calculated from sensor inputs of temperature, humidity, air pressure and elevation received by the processor from the plurality of sensors;
- a global positioning satellite receiver for generating location data;
- a display configured on one side of the apparatus;
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- a forward facing camera adapted to capture data.
A bicycle computer comprising:
- a plurality of sensors including an altimeter, a hygrometer and a thermometer;
- a wireless chip configured to at least receive data from at least one external sensor, wherein the at least one external sensor includes a power meter;
- a processor programmed to calculate aerodynamic drag and cyclist applied power during movement of a bicycle on which the apparatus is mounted, wherein cyclist applied power is calculated from sensor inputs of temperature, humidity, air pressure and elevation received by the processor from the plurality of sensors;
- a global positioning satellite receiver for generating location data;
- a display configured on one side of the apparatus;
- a forward facing camera adapted to capture data;
- a mount disposed on a side opposite the display;
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- memory for storing and retrieving data.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.