Abstract: A bicycle radar system including a camera is disclosed. The system may include a radar unit and a mobile electronic device that are in communication with one another. The radar unit may transmit radar signals, receive return signals (reflections), and process the returned radar signals to determine a location and velocity of one or more targets located in a sensor field behind a user's bicycle. The mobile electronic device may include a communication component configured to wirelessly receive content including cartographic data and one or more high-risk geographic areas and a processor configured to determine a threat level based on the targets, the high-risk geographic area and a determined geographic position.

Abstract: A bicycle radar system including a camera is disclosed. The system may include a radar unit and a mobile electronic device that are in communication with one another. The radar unit may transmit radar signals, receive return signals (reflections), and process the returned radar signals to determine a location and velocity of one or more targets located in a sensor field behind a user's bicycle. The mobile electronic device may include a communication component configured to wirelessly receive content including cartographic data and one or more high-risk geographic areas and a processor configured to determine a threat level based on the targets, the high-risk geographic area and a determined geographic position.

Abstract: A bicycle radar system including a camera is disclosed. The system may include a radar unit and a bicycle computing device that are in communication with one another. The radar unit may transmit radar signals, receive return signals (reflections), and process the returned radar signals to determine a location and velocity of one or more targets located in a sensor field behind a user's bicycle. The radar unit may also include an integrated camera to selectively provide images or video of an area behind the bicycle in the camera's field of view. The radar unit may analyze the returned radar signals and images and/or video to track the location of targets located behind the bicycle. The bicycle computing device or the radar unit may also selectively activate the camera based upon the satisfaction of particular conditions.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to enable relative performance measurement of a cyclist by way of an electronic device for use in connection with a bicycle. The electronic device determines and communicates an exertion level and a corresponding actual performance metric achieved by a cyclist based on movement characteristics of the bicycle and whether the cyclist's shoes are clipped into pedals on the bicycle. The device uses sensors for determining the movement characteristics of the bicycle in connection with a memory element and a processing element. The processing element ascertains a pedal clip status event based on the movement characteristics of the bicycle, and the device displays information about the exertion level of the cyclist as correlated with the actual bicycle performance metrics.

Abstract: A radar sensor system implemented using a radar sensor housing and a module electronic device configured to present situational awareness indicators associated with targets determined to be located in proximity to a bicycle. The mobile electronic device includes a position-determining component for determining a current geographic position of the bicycle, a wireless transceiver for receiving radar sensor data from a radar sensor in the radar sensor housing, a display, and a processor coupled with the position-determining component, the wireless transceiver, and the display. The processor is configured to determine one or more situational awareness indicators based on the received radar sensor data and cause the display to present location information and the one or more situational awareness indicators.

Abstract: A bicycle radar system including a camera is disclosed. The system may include a radar unit and a bicycle computing device that are in communication with one another. The radar unit may transmit radar signals, receive return signals (reflections), and process the returned radar signals to determine a location and velocity of one or more targets located in a sensor field behind a user's bicycle. The radar unit may also include an integrated camera to selectively provide images or video of an area behind the bicycle in the camera's field of view. The radar unit may analyze the returned radar signals and images and/or video to track the location of targets located behind the bicycle. The bicycle computing device or the radar unit may also selectively activate the camera based upon the satisfaction of particular conditions.

Abstract: A bicycle radar system including a camera is disclosed. The system may include a radar unit and a bicycle computing device that are in communication with one another. The radar unit may transmit radar signals, receive return signals (reflections), and process the returned radar signals to determine a location and velocity of one or more targets located in a sensor field behind a user's bicycle. The radar unit may also include an integrated camera to selectively provide images or video of an area behind the bicycle in the camera's field of view. The radar unit may analyze the returned radar signals and images and/or video to track the location of targets located behind the bicycle. The bicycle computing device or the radar unit may also selectively activate the camera based upon the satisfaction of particular conditions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a bicyclist's bodily position, such as sitting or standing, while riding a bicycle. Sensors measure a force applied by the bicyclist to the pedals. The measurement data is analyzed to identify a feature, such as whether a radial force is higher or lower than a tangential force or whether a total vertical force is high or low, which is indicative of the bicyclist's bodily position. A series of changes in the bicyclist's bodily position during the ride is recorded. A series of changes in the geographic location of the bicyclist and/or a series of changes in one or more performance metrics while riding the bicycle may also be recorded. The series of changes in the bicyclist's bodily position, the geographic location, and the performance metrics may be correlated, graphically communicated in real-time or post-ride, and used to improve the bicyclist's performance.

Abstract: A bicycle radar system including a camera is disclosed. The system may include a radar unit and a bicycle computing device that are in communication with one another. The radar unit may transmit radar signals, receive return signals (reflections), and process the returned radar signals to determine a location and velocity of one or more targets located in a sensor field behind a user's bicycle. The radar unit may also include an integrated camera to selectively provide images or video of an area behind the bicycle in the camera's field of view. The radar unit may analyze the returned radar signals and images and/or video to track the location of targets located behind the bicycle. The bicycle computing device or the radar unit may also selectively activate the camera based upon the satisfaction of particular conditions.

Abstract: A radar sensor system implemented using a radar sensor housing and a module electronic device configured to present situational awareness indicators associated with targets determined to be located in proximity to a bicycle. The mobile electronic device includes a position-determining component for determining a current geographic position of the bicycle, a wireless transceiver for receiving radar sensor data from a radar sensor in the radar sensor housing, a display, and a processor coupled with the position-determining component, the wireless transceiver, and the display. The processor is configured to determine one or more situational awareness indicators based on the received radar sensor data and cause the display to present location information and the one or more situational awareness indicators.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a power phase and other force-related performance of a bicyclist while riding a bicycle. Sensors measure a force applied by the bicyclist to the left and right pedals. The measurement data is analyzed to determine the power phase performance by correlating the force applied by the bicyclist to the left and right pedals with corresponding angles of the left and right cranks. A series of changes in the power phase performance during the ride is recorded. A series of changes in the geographic location of the bicyclist and/or a series of changes in one or more performance metrics while riding the bicycle may also be recorded. The series of changes in the bicyclist's power phase performance, the geographic location, and the performance metrics may be correlated, graphically communicated in real-time or post-ride, and used to improve the bicyclist's performance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a bicyclist's bodily position, such as sitting or standing, while riding a bicycle. Sensors measure a force applied by the bicyclist to the pedals. The measurement data is analyzed to identify a feature, such as whether a radial force is higher or lower than a tangential force or whether a total vertical force is high or low, which is indicative of the bicyclist's bodily position. A series of changes in the bicyclist's bodily position during the ride is recorded. A series of changes in the geographic location of the bicyclist and/or a series of changes in one or more performance metrics while riding the bicycle may also be recorded. The series of changes in the bicyclist's bodily position, the geographic location, and the performance metrics may be correlated, graphically communicated in real-time or post-ride, and used to improve the bicyclist's performance.

Abstract: Techniques are described that may be implemented in a mobile electronic device providing navigation functionality to facilitate selection of a route to a destination from multiple route options. In one or more implementations, route selection information is displayed on a display of the mobile electronic device to facilitate selection of a route to a destination. The route selection information describes one or more routes to the destination and includes one or more metrics, associated with each route, that identify a characteristic of the route (e.g., a difficulty rating, topography, total climb distance, number of turns, and so on). A map may then be displayed on the display to furnish navigation information for the selected route to facilitate navigation to the destination.

Abstract: Techniques are described that may be implemented in a mobile electronic device providing navigation functionality to facilitate selection of a route to a destination from multiple route options. In one or more implementations, route selection information is displayed on a display of the mobile electronic device to facilitate selection of a route to a destination. The route selection information describes one or more routes to the destination and includes one or more metrics, associated with each route, that identify a characteristic of the route (e.g., a difficulty rating, topography, total climb distance, number of turns, and so on). A map may then be displayed on the display to furnish navigation information for the selected route to facilitate navigation to the destination.

Abstract: A game apparatus and method is provided comprising a a game board having a circular rotating base with a top surface having a raised outer track defined by a linear progression of playing spaces. Said track having a start/finish playing space defining a closed-loop movement track. Said playing spaces further having a color indicia inscribed thereon alternately disposed along said track. Said color indicia defining a required course of action necessary for advancement along said track. The game device also includes a first and second deck of directive action cards corresponding to said color indicia of said playing spaces. Some or all of the first deck of directive action cards are determined by each player prior to commencement of the game and may be changed during the course of the game. Said second deck of directive action cards includes a plurality of cards causing rearranging with other movement pieces. A movement piece is assigned to each player.

Abstract: A game apparatus and method is provided comprising a a game board having a circular rotating base with a top surface having a raised outer track defined by a linear progression of playing spaces. Said track having a start/finish playing space defining a closed-loop movement track. Said playing spaces further having a color indicia inscribed thereon alternately disposed along said track. Said color indicia defining a required course of action necessary for advancement along said track. The game device also includes a first and second deck of directive action cards corresponding to said color indicia of said playing spaces. Some or all of the first deck of directive action cards are determined by each player prior to commencement of the game and may be changed during the course of the game. Said second deck of directive action cards includes a plurality of cards causing rearranging with other movement pieces. A movement piece is assigned to each player.

Abstract: A game apparatus and method is provided comprising a a game board having a circular rotating base with a top surface having a raised outer track defined by a linear progression of playing spaces. Said track having a start/finish playing space defining a closed-loop movement track. Said playing spaces further having a color indicia inscribed thereon alternately disposed along said track. Said color indicia defining a required course of action necessary for advancement along said track. The game device also includes a first and second deck of directive action cards corresponding to said color indicia of said playing spaces. Some or all of the first deck of directive action cards are determined by each player prior to commencement of the game and may be changed during the course of the game. Said second deck of directive action cards includes a plurality of cards causing rearranging with other movement pieces. A movement piece is assigned to each player.

Abstract: A method of color balance determination for use by a color copying apparatus utilizing a gray estimate established as a functional relationship among at least three basic color density values measured from regions within multiple image frames of a film order. This functional relationship is preferably a fitted line to a set of measured density values from which density values from regions of high color saturation have been excluded. To discriminate these high color saturation regions, the color saturation is determined relative to a gray point calculated as a weighted average of minimum density and image average density values. Further improvement in the gray estimate is achieved by limiting the set of measured density values to regions of high modulance ("edge effect") within the image frames.

Abstract: In an air traffic control system, an in-line, data cable interface is disclosed for air traffic control signals which provides data access for use by an external computer system while preventing the disruption of the existing air traffic control signals. The interface provides non-intrusive data access even when the conductors of the data cable interface are short circuited. An external computer system has an associated software program capable of compiling received signals from the in-line data cable interface together with signals from other data sources and displaying the signals in, upon instructions of the user, hexadecimal form, polar graphical form or table form or recording the data onto computer or floppy disk. The air traffic control data is compared with data from another source such as a noise detector to monitor aircraft noise.

Abstract: In a color photographic printer of the type having a film scanner having a 50% green spectral response between 522.+-.5 nm and 570.+-.2.5 nm and peaking at 550 nm, a lowpass cutoff filter for lowering the upper cutoff wavelength of the green channel response is added to the green channel to improve the color correction of the printer for all color films presently in use.