Abstract:
Arena Baseball Game system method of play includes base excessive force, no collision contact slide zones and describes a protective helmet apparatus for use by baseball fielders. The protective sport television or radio audio device means of communication equipped with display, GPS, infrared scan and sensors to monitor performance and physiological parameters. In operation one or more infrared sensor sits against skin of a user to measure his or her heart rate. In response to oscillation translation and/or rotation of the electronic sport device, portions of forces induced by the mass are transferred to the piezoelectric elements. Electrical energy output by these piezoelectric elements is received in a power controller and can be applied to the battery as self charging.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     This Arena Baseball Game invention pertains to games and more particularly to an improved baseball helmet and interactive synch system for using a microphone smart device object at a sporting event. The information in this section deals exclusively with communication between the player to player and the coaches. Other types of signals, such as signals between the coach, catcher and infielders, will be discussed in later sections. 
     The present invention can include systems and methods for integrating sensors for tracking a user&#39;s performance metrics into media devices and accessories therefor, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for additional independent monitoring devices. In one embodiment of the present invention, headset also can be equipped with one or more physiological sensors. For example, sensors can include one or more infrared photodetectors for tracking the user&#39;s temperature, heat flux, and heart rate. 
     It also is known to provide such headsets with connectors to allow their rechargeable batteries to be charged. In some cases, the connector is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector, allowing the headset to be charged by plugging it into the USB port of a computer or other device. 
     2. Description of the Related Art 
     Putting microphones directly on players may allow viewers to hear the players talking; however, these microphones will allow the players and coaches to convey strategies to fans. Wireless headsets for devices with audio inputs and outputs are well known. For example, headsets using the low-power spread-spectrum protocol known as BLUETOOTH® are commonly used with, e.g., mobile telephones, media players, electronic game consoles, radios and television sets. 
     Clear communication between the pitcher and catcher is vitally important to successful baseball. Obviously the catcher and pitcher cannot verbally communicate, so, they must communicate through a series of hand signals. The most common way for the catcher to relay a sign to the pitcher, or call a pitch, is using the fingers of his throwing hand. The signal is given from the squatting position and the hand should be positioned between the legs and be back up against or close to your cup. Watch that your hand is not too low or your signs will be visible under your body. 
     In the past, television broadcasters have put microphones around the perimeter, but outside of, the playing field. These microphones can pick up spurious crowd noise as well as noise from players when the players are not on the field. However, these microphones do not reliably pick up sounds from the playing field. Thereby, there is a need to allow viewers and listeners to hear more sounds from the playing field so that they feel closer to and more involved with the game. 
     Thus, there is a need for a system that uses microphones within the playing field that do not interfere with the play or view of the game, and that can reliably pick up and transmit sounds from the playing field. 
     Combinations of communication devices U.S. Pat. No. 7,971,782 and sport interaction are disclosed in WO/2008/118261A1, US20090268921, US20100045241, U.S. Pat. No. 6,902,513 to Dorogusker; U.S. Pat. No. 5,963,849 to Hill; and U.S. Pat. No. 3,621,488 to Gales. Lastly, design helmets U.S. Pat. Nos. D332,507, D620,203 or helmets with headsets in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,003,631 and 6,732,381. Agnoff discloses an Oscillating watch winder in U.S. Pat. No. 6,543,929, Morrissey U.S. Pat. No. 4,605,226 cap and shield. 
     As illustrated by a large body of prior art, including the above-noted patents, and a large number of commercial devices, efforts are continuously being made in an attempt to improve helmets, headsets and their methods of fabrication. Nothing in the prior art, however, suggests the present inventive combination of materials and method steps as herein described and claimed. The present invention achieves its purposes, objects and advantages over the prior art through a new, useful and unobvious combination of components and method steps which improve safety, comfort and noise abatement performance. 
     Therefore, it is an object of this invention to provide a helmet formed of a rigid shell and, internally thereof, equipped with a communication device. 
     It is still a further objection of this invention to size and position headsets in helmets to accommodate the individual needs of the wearer. 
     It is a further object of the present invention to fabricate helmets with headsets which abate the maximum amount of noise and provide the greatest amount of safety and comfort to the user. 
     PRIOR ART 
     Quartz crystals have been in regular use for many years to give an accurate frequency for all radio transmitters, radio receivers and computers. Their accuracy comes from an amazing set of coincidences: Quartz—which is silicon dioxide like most sand—is unaffected by most solvents and remains crystalline to hundreds of degrees Fahrenheit. The property that makes it an electronic miracle is the fact that, when compressed or bent, it generates a charge or voltage on its surface. This is a fairly common phenomenon called the Piezoelectric effect. In the same way, if a voltage is applied, quartz will bend or change its shape very slightly. 
     If a bell were shaped by grinding a single crystal of quartz, it would ring for minutes after being tapped. Almost no energy is lost in the material. A quartz bell—if shaped in the right direction to the crystalline axis—will have an oscillating voltage on its surface, and the rate of oscillation is unaffected by temperature. If the surface voltage on the crystal is picked off with plated electrodes and amplified by a transistor or integrated circuit, it can be re-applied to the bell to keep it ringing. 
     The electronics of the watch initially amplifies noise at the crystal frequency. This builds or regenerates into oscillation—it starts the crystal ringing. The output of the watch crystal oscillator is then converted to pulses suitable for the digital circuits. 
     Advantages/Disadvantages 
     In baseball, known collectively as a leisure sport albeit time consuming mound visits are commonplace. The use of this arena baseball system unit will break up the necessity for mound visit delay. 
     There are three main methods that I have seen and used for calling signs in a game. The first way was discussed earlier in the Signals section and involves using fingers to call pitches and locations. Another way to give signs is to combine hand signals and body signals. For example: I may touch a part of my equipment with my signal hand (mask, chest, thigh) and then put down a series of finger signals in the normal position. Depending what part of my equipment I touched will affect what those hand signals mean. This system is for older players and is usually only used with a runner on second base. The third method is using only body signals. This method is actually very simple to use and is extremely effective for pitchers with vision problems or with poor lighting during night games. An example would be: Touching your mask=fastball, touching your chest=curve ball, and touching your knee=change up. 
     Other signals that are relayed to the pitcher through signals from the catcher include: pitch outs; pick offs, holding runners close, and the shake off. Most of these decisions and signals will be made by your coach or infielders and given to you for you to relay Situations and Plays, throwing defensively. 
     To obtain information about the user&#39;s heart rate, the user may strap a heart rate sensor to his chest and a receiver for receiving data from the heart rate sensor to his wrist. Disadvantageously, the user can become very uncomfortable during his fitness routine due to the number of devices the user has attached to his body and clothing. 
     Advantageously, such integration of sensors can be desirable because it requires no additional effort by the user to use them. As used herein, performance metrics can include physiological metrics (e.g., heart rate, EKG, blood oxygen content, temperature, heat flux, etc.) and non-physiological indications of performance (e.g., distance covered, pace, etc.). 
     This sequence of oscillations causes the rotor within watch to spin rapidly thereby winding the watch in a manner closely simulating the spinning of the rotor that occurs during normal winding of the watch when the watch is worn by a user. Due to the forces that are exerted, the rotor spins around the watch shaft during the oscillations, as opposed to the partial rotation observed in prior art mechanisms. Therefore, the time required to wind the watch, and the energy required, is substantially reduced. Moreover, since the rotor is spinning about the shaft, as opposed to merely being held in a downward position while the watch is rotated, winding more closely approximating the design mechanism is achieved, thereby putting less wear on the watch. 
     It is contemplated that during a baseball game all players could utilize the principles of the present invention for various alignments, pitch and play selection. In one embodiment, every player transmits an RF signal on one frequency. The transmitter frequencies are selectable from a predetermined set of frequencies. A mixer can be used to choose which, if any, of the audio signals are to be inserted into the broadcast signal for television/radio broadcast. 
     These purposes, objects and advantages should be construed as merely illustrative of some of the more prominent features and applications of the present invention. Many other beneficial results can be obtained by applying the disclosed invention in a different manner or by modifying the invention within the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, other purposes, objects and advantages as well as a fuller understanding of the invention may be had by referring to the summary herein mentioned and detailed description describing the preferred embodiments of the invention, in addition to the scope of the invention, as defined by the claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art. Thus, the present invention provides for a system for using a sport device with microphone within a baseball helmet. The baseball helmet has an outside surface and a channel along a portion of the inside surface. The microphone is located in the channel. The channel is at least partially filled with a non-noisemaking substance. In one embodiment, the non-noisemaking substance is silicone. Placing the sport device with microphone in a channel on the inside surface of the helmet helps prevent the microphone from detecting noises due to the crowds outside of the helmet when the player participates in game. 
     The present invention is defined by the appended claims with features of the specific embodiments illustrated in the attached figures. For the purposes of summarizing the invention, the invention may be incorporated into a helmet. The baseball helmet includes a shell, a pad inside the shell. The channel housing the microphone is in the shell. The system also includes a transmitter which is connected to the microphone. In one embodiment, the system includes a protective box secured to the baseplate and a cover removably attached creating a protective box. Sealing material is placed between the box and the protective helmet shell. The transmitter is housed within the protective box such that the transmitter is protected from moisture and dust. 
     The sport device is an ergonomic, lightweight handheld Bluetooth, Class I Barcode Scanner, designed for all-day everyday use. With a USB cable attached, it operates as a plug and play barcode scanner. Without the USB cable it functions as a standalone barcode recorder. As a Bluetooth device, it can be programmed as a Master or Slave device to allow communication between PC, mobile phone, PDA or Apple iPhone or iPad. Once the Bluetooth connection has been established with a PC, an iPad, or an iPhone, the barcode data can easily be entered into word processing software, spreadsheets, emails, or text messages. Its built-in rechargeable battery pack is recharged via any USB port. The sport device is a means of attributing or identifying scanner barcode electronic exercise equipment. 
     According to the invention, a single piece of baseball equipment is designed to avert, reduce or minimize the injuries just described. This equipment is a specially designed helmet intended to protect the front parts of the skull, particularly the face. The helmet is intended for use by players when fielding baseballs. It can also be adapted, in another embodiment, for use by coaches or players while fielding or batting. 
     These and other objects and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly from the following description in which the preferred embodiment of the invention has been set forth in conjunction with the drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  Prior Art depicts rear view of the watch carrier according to the prior invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a top plan view of the playing arena of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is a side elevational view of the playing field enclosure of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the sport device, helmet and user&#39;s head; 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the sport device, helmet and fielder; 
         FIG. 6  is a top plan view of a sport device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of a sport device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 8  is a perspective view of a sport device in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 9  shows a barcode scan system, in accordance of the invention; 
         FIG. 10  is a flow chart of the game systems present invention; 
         FIG. 11  is a simplified block diagram of a sport device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 12  is another simplified block diagram of a sport device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and 
         FIG. 13  is a flow chart showing generation of energy using an Orb assembly. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     This sequence of oscillations causes the rotor within sport device to spin rapidly thereby winding the watch in a manner closely simulating the spinning of the rotor that occurs during normal aerobic activity when the sport device is worn by a user. Due to the forces that are exerted, the rotor spins around the sport device shaft during the oscillations, as opposed to the partial rotation observed in prior art mechanisms. Therefore, the time required to charge the sport device, and the energy required, is substantially reduced. Moreover, since the rotor is spinning about the shaft, as opposed to merely being held in a downward position while the sport device is rotated, recharging more closely approximating the design mechanism is achieved, thereby putting less wear on the sport device. 
     PRIOR ART  FIG. 1  Rear face  32  of watch carrier includes a central bore  44  for receiving shaft. Bore  44  is surrounded by bearings  46  or a friction reducing bushing, so that watch carrier is freely rotatable on shaft. A torque arm engaging projection in the form of pin  48  extends rearwardly from rear face  32  into the pathway of torque arm. Pin  48  is offset in a given direction from shaft. A counterweight  50  is also mounted on rear face  32  in the same given direction. Preferably, watch is mounted in watch carrier so that watch is in an upright position facilitating viewing when the given direction is downward, i.e., when counterweight  50  is beneath shaft. 
     Reference is made first to  FIG. 2  which is a top plan view of the playing arena of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 2  discloses playing arena  60  as comprising a generally diamond or oval enclosure surrounding a playing field and, in the preferred embodiment, providing adequate seating for an array of fans surrounding playing field  2 . In the preferred embodiment of the present invention it is anticipated that the fan audience seating arrangement for the Arena Baseball game will be generally smaller than that of existing Major League Baseball (MLB) fields. One object of the present invention is to create more of an audience participatory environment for the fans attending the baseball game. Towards such end, the collapsible retractable enclosure defining playing arena  60  should be smaller than a typical open air baseball stadium, but somewhat larger than the typical closed basketball arena. 
     Further disclosed in  FIG. 2  (in this top plan view) are outfielder with sport device  66 , first base side dugout enclosure  67 , and third base side dugout enclosure  65 . The specific structure of each of these devices is described in more detail below. Traversing the entire playing field  60  is a communication network data manager  69 . Coaching and trainers  61 , 63  are supported by constant contact and performance graphic  320  data derived form sport device  66  in this first preferred embodiment by a voice  308  text arena baseball system. Comprising an arching communication conveying through the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech  308 , visuals  316 , signals, writing, or behavior. Data Manager computer  69  support component extending from behind home plate monitors info from the infielders and outfielders (sport device  66  in the vicinity of center field) and relays the filtered “sounds of the game” delayed. 
     Associated with what is the equivalent of the infield in the standard American Baseball field configuration are the usual home plate, first base, second base, and third base. Defined in  FIG. 2  and utilized as part of the method of play for the Arena Baseball game, are home slide zone  54 , first base slide zone  51 , second base slide zone  52 , and third base slide zone  53 . Positioned in the center of the infield area is pitcher&#39;s mound  55 . 
     Overall, the components of the Arena Baseball game structure of the present invention, shown generally as the playing arena  60  of  FIG. 2 , are structured to be similar to standard American Baseball, but fully enclose the playing area so as to allow the audience to position themselves very close to the activity within the playing area. The various surrounding enclosures and retractable netting components allow for the continuous play of the Arena Baseball game, according to the various rules described in more detail below, especially those relating to the play of balls off of the walls and collapsible retractable ceiling enclosure components. 
     Reference is next made to  FIG. 3  which is a side elevational view of the playing arena of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this view of  FIG. 3 , playing arena is again shown to be framed as a clam top retractable outfield enclosure  74  and home plate backstop enclosure with louver overhang  77 . Likewise, first base side enclosure and third base side enclosure  16  are disclosed with their elevational configuration. Retractable netting  72  is shown to comprise an array of net awning panels forming the upper sections of the sidewalls and the arching sections of the ceiling for the overall collapsible enclosure. 
       FIG. 4  Helmet  80  smart device Sport device  82  also includes speaker system  86  for distributing audio information from earphone  84 . Speaker system  86  can include an audio  89  port at the end of the earbud and a speaker disposed adjacent the audio port  89 . The audio port may be covered with a grill  87 . Sport device  82  is shown by dotted lines in  FIG. 4  because they are not visible when looking at helmet  80  protective mask  81  from a perspective view.  FIG. 4  illustrates a physiological monitoring system. A user may use conventional heart rate monitoring system to monitor the user&#39;s heart rate, e.g., while the user is performing an exercise routine. Conventional heart rate monitoring system can be equipped with heart rate sensor  88 , which the user can attach onto the user&#39;s neck using a sticky pad. Heart rate monitoring system device  82  also can have receiver, which can accept wireless data signals transmitted from heart rate sensor and display such information for the user&#39;s consideration. 
       FIG. 5  illustrates a wireless helmet  80  sport device  82  diagram which may generate an audio representation of a heart rate, in accordance with the method of the invention Changes in light are measured through an user&#39;s skin. For example, changes in light are measured using an infrared sensor  88  unit. After changes in light are measured through a user&#39;s skin, a heart rate is calculated using input signals from the sensor unit and the micro-processor based on the changes in the light measured by the sensor unit. After the heart rate is calculated in the step, the micro-processor generates output signals that are transmitted to the output unit where the output signals are played to generate an audio signal representative of the heart rate. 
     The  FIG. 5  designated fielder  90  or hitter for the pitcher is available for fielding at least one out per inning or a cumulative number for the game duration. In Major League Baseball, the designated hitter is a hitter who does not play a position, but instead fills in the batting order for the pitcher. DH at the MLB level may be used for the pitcher only. In any case, use of the DH is optional, however, the manager must designate a DH prior to the start of the game; failure to do so forfeits the right to use the DH, and the pitcher must then take his turn at bat. The designated fielder  90  may play a field position, he may only be replaced by another player not currently in the lineup and increases the defensive alignment by one. However, the designated fielder  90  may become a position player at any point during the game; if he does so, his team forfeits the role of the designated hitter, and the pitcher or another player (possible only in case of a multiple substitution) must bat in the newly opened spot in the batting order. Helmet  80  protective mask  81  sport device  82  also includes a communication terminal for communicating with a host device. The communication terminal may be configured for wired or wireless connections. 
       FIGS. 6&amp;7  illustrates an earbud  102  of a headset having one or more integrated physiological sensors  88 , 104  in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Earbud  102  can have housing  110  and internal cavity  111 . Internal cavity  111  can be bisected by internal wall  208  into separate acoustical chambers. Speaker  86 , 210  can be positioned within internal cavity  111  (e.g., mounted onto internal wall  208 ) so that sound waves emanating from the speaker  210  are directed out of acoustical aperture  109 . Speaker  210  can be coupled to wires  214  that transmit audio signals from an electronic device.  FIG. 6  Sport device  100  removed or stand alone can be configured as a small compact unit with a simple earpiece  84  that can be placed in a user&#39;s ear. The  FIG. 7  sport device  100  can include a primary housing  110  and an earphone  102  that extends from the primary housing. Earphone  102  can fit into the user&#39;s ear thereby placing the primary housing next to the user&#39;s face. Earphone  102  alone may retain sport device  100  in the user&#39;s ear, or a retaining arm—which may be curved—may be provided that wraps around the user&#39;s ear or the user&#39;s head. Each of these members can surround and protect various internal components and can also support thereon various external components associated with operating sport device  100 . The components may be a plurality of electrical components that provide specific functions for the electronic device. For example, the components may generally be associated with generating, receiving, and/or transmitting data associated with operating the device. Similarly, any connector (USB  350 ) may be covered by a removable cap  101  or key chain attachment. 
       FIG. 8  Sport device  100  also includes one or more input mechanisms for providing sensor  104 ,  312  inputs to the smart device. The input mechanism may be placed at primary housing  110  and/or at earphone  102 . The input mechanisms may be widely varied and may include for example sensors  104 ,  312 , slide switches, keyboard  319 , depress able buttons  317 , dials, wheels, navigation pads, touch  302  pads, and/or pointing devices  303 . For aesthetic reasons, the input mechanism may be placed at a select location as an optical camera  103 , 304 . 
       FIG. 9  schematically illustrates a roaming point-of-sale system, which includes a scanning device  100  and In response to the barcode-scan  301  command, the barcode scanner  301  scans baseball tube  105  and baseball kettle  106  the scanning device processor  309 . Receives the scanned data and decodes the barcode information and sends the decoded data to the handheld computing device  100  using the athletic performance application/program. In some embodiments, the barcode scanner  301  can be manually activated by a manual scanner activation button  317 , which also causes the scanning device to scan and decode the barcodes and send the decoded data to the handheld computing device. 
       FIG. 10  is a flowchart diagram showing a high level sequence of steps that begin by start/run the device  200  and stop the device  201 . The relay flow is associated with the game method of play of the present invention. One goal of the device  200 , 201  communication rendered game method of play of the present invention is to provide the pitcher with an opportunity to maintain performance endurance throughout the shortened length contest. Play ball on a defined provided playing surface  60  with a provide base force adjacent slide zone  222 . By delivering quality pitches, and limiting the number of pitch attempts to each offensive batter who communicates with coach  223   a . The object of the competition is to advance offensive players by sequential baserunners communicating with coach, advances to base  223   b  from base. Where defensive fielders inhibit advancement, relays position  223   c . Inhibit scoring by obtaining three outs per inning advancement while accumulating outs and progress score aces or runs  223  until end game. This is reflected by a game rule wherein the defensive pitcher throws by communication with catcher, selecting type and location of is pitch  223   d  for the game. A defensive fielder  90  limits long stays in the field and promotes aerobic activity employing a positions range and a greater area to cover defensively. The ball utilized provides greater bounce and requires higher concentration to field and/or defend. The pitcher&#39;s mound  55  projects the pitcher as the center of action and creates a downward plane of projection towards the batter. A designated fielder  90  player is allowed to field defensively at least one out per inning. 
       FIG. 11  Sport device  300  may include a processor  309  for controlling the smart device&#39;s functions. In the illustrated embodiment, processor  309  can be provided in earphone  102 . In other embodiments, processor  309  can be located anywhere in sport device  300 . Processor  309  can be electrically coupled to the other components of sport device  300  through circuit boards and/or cables. Processor  309  may facilitate wireless communications with a host device in conjunction with transceiver  310  and antenna  318 . For example, processor  309  can generate signals for wireless transmission and process received wireless signals, in accordance with the aforementioned BLUETOOTH® protocol or other communications standard. In addition to facilitating wireless communications, processor  309  may coordinate the operation of the various components of sport device  300 . For example, processor  309  may control the charging of a battery  305  or the operation of a display  316  system. 
     As discussed above, the presence of microphone  315  may allow the provision of a voice-command  308  interface (controlled, e.g., by processor  309 ) to replace or supplement the various switches, etc., described above. In addition, processor  309  can adjust the volume level, once set by the user, to accommodate changes in ambient noise levels as detected by microphone  315 . Sport device  300  also includes battery  305 . Battery  305  may provide electrical power to components of sport device  300 . Charging circuitry may also be provided to charge battery  305  when an external power supply is connected to sport device  300 . 
     Media player  311  circuitry  300  may also be able to make sound recordings for storage in memory  306 . The source of sound for such recordings may be microphone  315 , allowing the user to record voice memoranda, etc., and also may include sound played back through speaker  307 . In the latter case, where both speaker  307  and microphone  315  may be sources of sounds for recording, the user may be able to record telephone conversations when the sport device  300  is being used for conducting a conversation over an associated telephone. In either case, a further button  317  may be provided to initiate the recording mode, or the recording mode may be one more mode through which the aforementioned single button  317  may cycle. 
     Sport device  300  also includes a communication terminal for communicating with a host device. The communication terminal may be configured for wired or wireless connections. In the illustrated embodiment, the communication terminal is antenna  318  that supports wireless connections, such as the aforementioned BLUETOOTH® protocol. Antenna  318  may be located internal to primary housing  110  or earphone  102 . If primary housing  110  or earphone  102  is not formed from a radio-transparent material then a radio-transparent window may be provided. In the illustrated embodiment, antenna  318  is located at one end of the sport device  300 . 
     Sport device  300  improvements also includes microphone  315  for capturing speech provided by the user. The microphone  315  is typically located internal to primary housing  110 . For example, the ports may be placed at the seam between the connector assembly and the primary housing. Similarly, any connector  313  may be covered by a removable cap  101 . This can be accomplished, for example, through micro perforations in primary housing  110 . The micro perforations allow light to pass through, but are so small that they are undetectable to a user. 
     The system also includes a transceiver  310  which is connected to the microphone. In one embodiment, the system includes a protective box  110  secured to the baseplate and a cover removably attached creating a protective box  110 . Sealing material is placed between the box and the protective helmet shell. The transmitter  310  is housed within the protective box  110  such that the transmitter  310  is protected from moisture and dust. Sport device  300  can also include support circuitry for the aforementioned components. For example, this may include circuit boards, various electrical components, processors  309  and controllers  314 . The support circuitry  319  can be placed inside primary housing  110  and/or earphone  102 . In one embodiment, the support circuitry  319  can be split or divided between the two locations in order to make a more compact device, i.e., the various electronics are distributed among volumes as needed. In order to further save space, the electronics may be stackable. In one embodiment, the electronics are placed on a circuit  319  board with one or more flexible portions so that a stack is created by folding or bending the circuit  319  board. The circuit  319  boards can even be completely flexible to fit within the confined spaces of sport device  300 . 
       FIG. 11  and  FIG. 12  The electronic components of mobile terminal  300  and  400  receive power from a power unit  333  and  444 . For convenience, bold broken-line arrows are used to show housing in  FIG. 11  and  FIG. 12 . solid line arrows are used to show signal flows. Power unit  333  includes a rechargeable battery  305  housed within a energy extractor (“EE”) assembly. Whereas, Power unit  444  includes multiple rechargeable battery  305  housed within a energy extractor (“EE”) assembly In more detail below, EE extractor includes multiple quartz piezoelectric  505  elements that generate voltages in response to movement of mobile terminal  300  and  400 . Electrical energy output from these piezoelectric elements is received by a power controller  314 . Power controller  314  includes electrical circuits that apply the energy output from Orb assembly  333  AND  444  as it is needed. When the electrical load of components in mobile terminal  11 &amp; 12  is higher, controller  314  uses energy from Orb assembly  333  to help satisfy that load. When the electrical load of mobile terminal is lower, controller  314  applies the energy from ORB assembly  333  and  444  to battery  305  so as to recharge battery  305 . Controller  314  can also receive power from a conventional AC adapter for charging battery  305 . 
     In operation, as illustrated in  FIGS. 4-5  and  FIGS. 11-12 , is periodically energized by movement to rotate Orb in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The length of time or activity is energized, and the length of time between the period when the battery is energized, will depend on the particular sport device design. As the Orb rotates, the outer end of the disk moves along a 360° circular pathway to push against with forward and rearwardly spinning Upon engagement of the Orb, sport device disk is rotated until carried to the apex or top of the circular pathway. Upon reaching the apex, the gravitational force or counterweight  50  promotes additional oscillation. Sport device movement rapidly rotate on Orb at a rotational speed greater than the speed of rotation of Orb. Counterweight  50  is then carried beyond the bottom or lowest point of the pathway by its momentum to a point near the apex on the opposite side of the pathway. The cycle is repeated through multiple increasing oscillations of the sport device until counterweight  50  stops at the bottom position, or until once again engages to again move counterweight to the top of its circular pathway. 
     In operation the heart rate monitor sport device  100  is connected to the computer  69  through the BLUETOOTH® or USB coupling means. Workout history data that has been collected by the heart rate monitor and in the memory unit  306  is downloaded to the computer  69 . The computer  69  is preferably programmed with the appropriate driver to read workout history data from the heart rate monitor device  100  and also is preferably programmed with software, such the computer  69  is capable of generating a graphical representation of the workout history data. It will be clear to one skilled in the art that the workout history data can be manipulated in any number of ways to generate a number of different geographical representations of the workout heart rate data to provide insight into the user&#39;s workout and the users&#39;s workout performance. 
       FIG. 13  is a flow chart showing generation of energy using a rotor according to one or more of the above-described embodiments. First, the mobile terminal is oscillated  501 . In response to this acceleration, forces are imposed on one or more rotation  502  piezoelectric  505  devices. In response to those forces, the piezoelectric devices output electrical energy, which energy is extracted  503  at a power controller. The power controller then makes this energy available to recharge  504  a battery and/or to electronic components of the mobile terminal. Although  FIG. 13  shows a serial flow of events, it is to be appreciated that the events of blocks  502 ,  503  and  504  occur substantially instantaneously upon acceleration of the mobile terminal. 
     Certain modifications and improvements will occur to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the foregoing description. It should be understood that all such modifications and improvements have been deleted herein for the sake of conciseness and readability but are properly within the scope of the following claims. 
     PREFERRED ALTERNATE EMBODIMENTS 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the sport device can accept data from one or more physiological sensors, along with data from one or more other sensors that track the user&#39;s movements. The movement sensors  104 , 312  can be disposed within the electronic device itself or attached to or incorporated within the user&#39;s helmet  80 . The sport device will be configured to condition the data from the physiological sensors  104 , 312  using the data from the movement sensors. For example, because the physiological sensor may contain anomalies due to the user&#39;s movements, the electronic device can identify the anomalies based on data indicative of the user&#39;s movements and thereafter remove or filter out their effects before relay to computer application program. 
     In one embodiment of the present invention, earphone  102  also can be equipped with one or more physiological sensors  104 , 312 . For example, sensors  104 , 312  can include one or more infrared  507  photodetectors for tracking the user&#39;s temperature, heat flux, heart rate and barcode scan  301 . From infrared radiation in the user&#39;s ear, sensors  104 , 312  can detect minute temperature variations due to the user&#39;s heart beats. Heart rate can be calculated based on the time between beats and the user&#39;s temperature can be set as the “DC component” of the detected temperature distribution. Other sensors  104 , 312  also can be used for tracking the same physiological metrics or different physiological metrics. In one embodiment of the present invention, one sensor  104 , 312  can be centered with respect to acoustical aperture  109  to ensure that the sensor  104 , 312  receives a sufficient infrared signal regardless of how the user positions earphone  102  in the user&#39;s ear. Alternatively, speaker  307  can be centered with respect to acoustical aperture  109  and two or more of the same sensors  104 , 312  can be positioned around the periphery of speaker  307 . This can increase the likelihood that at least one sensor  104 , 312  can obtain a sufficient infrared  507  signal regardless of how the user positions earphone  102  in the user&#39;s ear. 
     Electronic device  100 , 300 , 400  can have one or more antennas  318  for wirelessly communicating with a data network and/or with one or more. For example, the electronic device can include one or more antennas for communication with Bluetooth  340 -enabled devices, WiFi network, cellular network (GPS  360 ), radio frequency network  330 , or any combination thereof. In one embodiment of the present invention, antenna (s)  318  can permit a user to stream or otherwise download audio and/or visual  316  media to entertain and motivate the user during performance of an activity. Removably attached, electronic device  100 , 300 , 400  also can be any electronic device suitable for processing signals from sensors that track a user&#39;s performance metrics during physical activity. The Helmet smart device offers three useful functionalities—Bluetooth, Memory  306 , and wired: four different Bluetooth Modes are available (Master, Slave, USB HID, iOS) to communicate between PC, mobile phone and PDA; in Memory  306  Mode, it can store up to 500 barcode  301  readings with time stamps for later download; in Wired Mode, with the supplied USB cable (supplied) connected, it can be used as a tethered scanner, transferring data to and from internal flash memory  306 , as well as charging the device. 
     Thus it is seen that a wireless sport device with integrated media player and/or recorder has been provided. It will be understood that the foregoing is only illustrative of the principles of the invention, and that various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention, and the present invention is limited only by the claims that follow.