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Apple Patents Activity Sensor
Apple Patents Activity Sensor
Apple looks set to develop an activity sensor which is in some ways similar to the Nike+ iPod sport kit, save for the fact that this latest patent seem geared towards skiers, snowboarders and mountain bikers as it is able to determine factors such as "air time," "speed," and the amount of ...
Apple developing activity monitor for skiers, snowboarders, bikers
Apple developing activity monitor for skiers, snowboarders, bikers
appleinsider.com — Apple appears to be working on an activity sensor similar to the Nike+ iPod sport kit geared... towards skiers, snowboarders and mountain bikers that would be capable of determining their "air time," "speed," and the amount of ... (more) Apple developing activity monitor for skiers, ...
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Apple Files the Activity Sensor Patent
Gadget Venue — ... will have expended more energy than the other, generally, and will have worked up a sweat; while the green snowboarder will have had a relatively inactive ride down the slope. Currently, there is no method or system to quantitatively compare how rough their journeys were relative to one another. I really like the sound of the activity sensor and if it does actually get built then Apple will find another way to sell their iPhones and iPod devices. Via: UberGizmo ...

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