Apple Files for Bike Computer Patents
08-08-10, 10:01 AM
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Apple Files for Bike Computer Patents
Link: https://www.fastcodesign.com/1662066/...ther-bike-tech
I was rolling my eyes at first, but they usually have some tricks up their sleeve and I'm looking forward to them trying . Apple power tap system for $199 please.
I was rolling my eyes at first, but they usually have some tricks up their sleeve and I'm looking forward to them trying . Apple power tap system for $199 please.
08-08-10, 10:10 AM
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I'll be watching this development. Competition is good for the consumer.
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Now if a car passes you too closely it will take a picture of his license plate, call up his mother, and tell her what an evil little boy she raised. I like it.
08-08-10, 10:17 AM
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Just don't touch the side when you hit your interval button.
08-08-10, 10:23 AM
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Oh joy closed source, substandard battery life, limited business partners... I can't wait!
08-08-10, 12:03 PM
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Link: https://www.fastcodesign.com/1662066/...ther-bike-tech
I was rolling my eyes at first, but they usually have some tricks up their sleeve and I'm looking forward to them trying . Apple power tap system for $199 please.
I was rolling my eyes at first, but they usually have some tricks up their sleeve and I'm looking forward to them trying . Apple power tap system for $199 please.
...Riding characteristic can include at least one of speed, distance, time, altitude, elevation, incline, decline, heart rate, power, derailleur setting, cadence, wind speed, path completed, expected future path, heart rate, power, and pace...
Alternatively, display 130 can include a movable display or a projecting system for providing a display of content on a surface remote from bicycle 110, such as a video projector, head-up display, or three-dimensional (e.g., holographic) display...
...providing cycling information to the users of a plurality of bicycles riding in a group, the electronic device associated with a first bicycle, comprising control circuitry operative to:detect a plurality of electronic devices, each associated with one of the plurality of bicycles;determine at least one riding characteristic of the first bicycle, wherein the riding characteristic comprises at least one of speed, distance, time, altitude, elevation, incline, decline...
And with no buttons to push, the sweat and lube that transfer from your fingers to the screen can easily be removed.
08-08-10, 12:13 PM
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I look forward to when they get their 7k power meter to market.
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This already exists:
https://www.newpotatotech.com/LiveRid...fications.html
It measures Wattage as well.
Even if its wattage measurements are not very accurate, $99 beats 1k everytime. Only a true professional would ever need more precision.
https://www.newpotatotech.com/LiveRid...fications.html
It measures Wattage as well.
Even if its wattage measurements are not very accurate, $99 beats 1k everytime. Only a true professional would ever need more precision.
08-08-10, 12:29 PM
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This already exists:
https://www.newpotatotech.com/LiveRid...fications.html
It measures Wattage as well.
Even if its wattage measurements are not very accurate, $99 beats 1k everytime. Only a true professional would ever need more precision.
https://www.newpotatotech.com/LiveRid...fications.html
It measures Wattage as well.
Even if its wattage measurements are not very accurate, $99 beats 1k everytime. Only a true professional would ever need more precision.
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08-08-10, 12:32 PM
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They must be serious about it. In the patent application, power is listed twice:
And it looks like we should expect our computer displays to be very different shortly...
One cool feature is that you'll be able to see the telemetry of other cyclists in your group. So you not only get your own info, but you can see the following for other cyclists in your group...
I for one have always wondered how fast the guys I'm been riding with are going and what their elevation is...
And with no buttons to push, the sweat and lube that transfer from your fingers to the screen can easily be removed.
And it looks like we should expect our computer displays to be very different shortly...
One cool feature is that you'll be able to see the telemetry of other cyclists in your group. So you not only get your own info, but you can see the following for other cyclists in your group...
I for one have always wondered how fast the guys I'm been riding with are going and what their elevation is...
And with no buttons to push, the sweat and lube that transfer from your fingers to the screen can easily be removed.
Thanks for breaking that down, very cool indeed.
08-08-10, 02:32 PM
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My favorite is the projector part, because, you know, I want to be the guy who carries the screen.
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This already exists:
https://www.newpotatotech.com/LiveRid...fications.html
It measures Wattage as well.
Even if its wattage measurements are not very accurate, $99 beats 1k everytime. Only a true professional would ever need more precision.
https://www.newpotatotech.com/LiveRid...fications.html
It measures Wattage as well.
Even if its wattage measurements are not very accurate, $99 beats 1k everytime. Only a true professional would ever need more precision.
08-08-10, 04:04 PM
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It leverages the power of the network -- it checks to see what numbers are being tossed around on BF and then adds or subtracts a percentage that you specify
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Closed source == issues with capability with other devices, requirement to lisc from Apple, just small cost issue
Battery life, seriously I need to charge my damn iphone twice a day, my old HTC I charged every couple of days. Not that finding a USB port or outlet is a problem. However on a bike ride, it would be a serious f'n issue.
No because Garmin seems to do everything most people need and then some for a fair price.
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only one number matters: power. all of the other numbers are just for bragging rights at BF or the bike shop. So it behooves the manufacturer to get power right.
ps...I guess cardiac patients should track their heart rates as well.
ps...I guess cardiac patients should track their heart rates as well.
08-09-10, 12:32 AM
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If these are anything like their computers...overpriced and overhyped...I'll pass. No thanks. Won't give Steve jobs any of my money if I can help it.
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