Portable fitness monitoring methods
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1. A method for providing audible output to a user during an athletic activity using a portable fitness monitoring device, comprising the steps of:
- the portable fitness monitoring device receiving user input comprising selecting a tone indicating a desired style of audio feedback;
the portable fitness monitoring device generating a data array based on the user input;
the portable fitness monitoring device selecting an audio feedback file package based on the user input, and processing the selected audio feedback file package to provide audible output to the user during the athletic activity, wherein the processing comprises generating an audio feedback phrase based on an association between the data array and an index source;
the portable fitness monitoring device providing preliminary audio coaching prior to commencement of the athletic activity in a first tone of audio feedback; and
the portable fitness monitoring device providing coaching feedback during the athletic activity in a second tone of audio feedback that differs from the first tone.
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Abstract
Portable fitness monitoring methods are disclosed. In an embodiment, a portable fitness monitoring method includes a method for providing audible output to a user during an athletic activity using a portable fitness monitoring device. The method includes the steps of receiving an audio feedback file package that includes a first audio feedback file, updating the audio feedback file package, and processing the updated audio feedback file package to provide audible output to the user through an audio output device during the athletic activity.
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1. A method for providing audible output to a user during an athletic activity using a portable fitness monitoring device, comprising the steps of:
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the portable fitness monitoring device receiving user input comprising selecting a tone indicating a desired style of audio feedback; the portable fitness monitoring device generating a data array based on the user input; the portable fitness monitoring device selecting an audio feedback file package based on the user input, and processing the selected audio feedback file package to provide audible output to the user during the athletic activity, wherein the processing comprises generating an audio feedback phrase based on an association between the data array and an index source; the portable fitness monitoring device providing preliminary audio coaching prior to commencement of the athletic activity in a first tone of audio feedback; and the portable fitness monitoring device providing coaching feedback during the athletic activity in a second tone of audio feedback that differs from the first tone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method for providing audible output to a user during an athletic activity using a portable fitness monitoring device, comprising the steps of:
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the portable fitness monitoring device receiving user input indicating a desired type of audio feedback; the portable fitness monitoring device selecting an audio feedback file package based on the user input, and processing the selected audio feedback file package to provide audible output to the user during the athletic activity, wherein the processing comprises generating an audio feedback phrase; the portable fitness monitoring device providing preliminary audio coaching prior to commencement of the athletic activity in a first type of audio feedback; and the portable fitness monitoring device providing coaching feedback during the athletic activity in a second type of audio feedback that differs from the first type. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for providing audible output to a user during an athletic activity using a portable fitness monitoring device, comprising the steps of:
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the portable fitness monitoring device receiving user input indicating a desired type of audio feedback; the portable fitness monitoring device selecting an audio feedback file package based on the user input, and processing the selected audio feedback file package to provide audible output to the user during the athletic activity, wherein the processing comprises generating an audio feedback phrase; and the portable fitness monitoring device receiving a user input from the user to toggle between an off mode such that no audio feedback is provided, a free mode such that audio feedback is not automatically provided to the individual, and a coaching mode such that audio performance feedback is automatically provided to the user.
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