SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATHLETIC EVENT LAP COUNTING
First Claim
1. A system for assisting an athlete with lap counting while riding a bicycle, comprising:
- a. a counter comprising a viewing interface and a lap advancement input interface, the viewing interface being configured to display for the athlete a representation related to a lap count as a result of inputs to the lap advancement interface by the athlete; and
b. a coupler configured to couple the counter to the bicycle such that the viewing interface is viewable by the athlete and the lap advancement input interface is available to be mechanically induced to advance the lap count using a portion of the athlete'"'"'s body;
wherein the lap advancement input interface comprises an outer housing configured to substantially cover surfaces of the counter that face the athlete on the bicycle, the outer housing being pivotally coupled to the counter and configured to advance the lap count when pivoted relative to the counter under a load applied to the outer housing by the athlete.
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Abstract
Embodiments are described for assisting an athlete in counting laps on a repetitive course, and providing feedback to the athlete during the event regarding the number of laps that have been completed. In one embodiment, a mechanical or digital counter may be coupled to a runner, cyclist, cyclist'"'"'s bicycle, or swimmer such that an input interface may be easily reached, and such that a feedback interface may be viewed during the event. In other embodiments, an input interface may be automated with wireless technologies, and the athlete may be provided with counting and/or timing feedback through a feedback interface coupled to the athlete that may be viewed during the event.
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1. A system for assisting an athlete with lap counting while riding a bicycle, comprising:
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a. a counter comprising a viewing interface and a lap advancement input interface, the viewing interface being configured to display for the athlete a representation related to a lap count as a result of inputs to the lap advancement interface by the athlete; and b. a coupler configured to couple the counter to the bicycle such that the viewing interface is viewable by the athlete and the lap advancement input interface is available to be mechanically induced to advance the lap count using a portion of the athlete'"'"'s body; wherein the lap advancement input interface comprises an outer housing configured to substantially cover surfaces of the counter that face the athlete on the bicycle, the outer housing being pivotally coupled to the counter and configured to advance the lap count when pivoted relative to the counter under a load applied to the outer housing by the athlete. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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