Routine machine
First Claim
1. A method of training an athlete to perform an athletic endeavor that requires a paced routine comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a controller operatively located within a housing and programmed to produce a plurality of timing pattern signals in response to an entered set of said athletic endeavor timing data, wherein said controller further comprises an adjustment device for adjusting said timing pattern according to desired individual parameters;
b) providing a LCD display on which timed results are visually displayed;
c) providing a transmitter operatively controlled by said controller for transmitting audible signals corresponding to said timing pattern;
d) transmitting an initialization signal in response to said athlete'"'"'s activation of said controller to indicate said athletic endeavor starting point; and
e) transmitting a second signal that indicates said athletic endeavor completion time according to said athlete'"'"'s entered set of endeavor timing data.
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Abstract
A programmable electronic timing device for use in any sport that requires a routine, worn on the belt with an audible tone that signals when the pre-shot routine of an athlete begins and another tone that sounds when the shot or release of energy should take place according to that athlete'"'"'s own natural acts. The electronic timing device, here after known as the Routine Machine, contains a timer to be used to time the entire amount of time an athlete should take in their pre-shot routine from start to finish, and provides the results on an easily read digital display. The Routine Machine also contains a metronome function which works in unison with the timing function and produces a tone intermittently from one-half second up to five-second intervals which will assist the athlete with rhythm and tempo training.
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4 Claims
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1. A method of training an athlete to perform an athletic endeavor that requires a paced routine comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a controller operatively located within a housing and programmed to produce a plurality of timing pattern signals in response to an entered set of said athletic endeavor timing data, wherein said controller further comprises an adjustment device for adjusting said timing pattern according to desired individual parameters;
b) providing a LCD display on which timed results are visually displayed;
c) providing a transmitter operatively controlled by said controller for transmitting audible signals corresponding to said timing pattern;
d) transmitting an initialization signal in response to said athlete'"'"'s activation of said controller to indicate said athletic endeavor starting point; and
e) transmitting a second signal that indicates said athletic endeavor completion time according to said athlete'"'"'s entered set of endeavor timing data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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