Patent ID: 8831538
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: A61B,A63B,G01C,G06F,H04L,H04M,Y04S

Abstract:
1. A performance monitoring apparatus comprising: an assembly of a performance monitoring module and a general purpose portable telecommunications device which are connected for data communication and a common casing to receive said assembly, wherein the performance monitoring module is configured to receive performance signals from at least one performance sensor and to convert the performance signals into performance data, wherein the general purpose portable telecommunications device is configured to be activate-able to cause the performance monitoring module to transfer performance data to the general purpose portable telecommunications device, wherein the common casing comprises mounting means for mounting said assembly onto sports equipment or a user, wherein the common casing comprises a first receptacle for receiving the performance monitoring module and a second receptacle for receiving the portable telecommunications device, and the first and second receptacles are in communication via an inter-receptacle aperture defined by a bridge member on the common casing, and wherein the bridge member is arranged also to latch the assembly of the performance monitoring module and the general purpose portable telecommunications device on the common casing.