Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for determining an exertion recommendation for an anticipated exercise session. One such system includes a wearable device comprising a biosensor that monitors biometrics (e.g. heart rate); a motion sensor that monitors activity; a processor operatively coupled to the biosensor, the processor configured to process electronic signals periodically generated by the biosensor and the motion sensor; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to execute specific functions. In particular, the instructions are executed to cause the processor to generate biometric data from the biometrics (e.g. heart rate information in particular). Further, the instructions are executed to generate an exertion recommendation based on an exertion model created from and representing a relationship between prior exertion measures and prior response profile measures.

Abstract: An earphone audio device includes a housing, a speaker component, and a step-styled tip wherein the tip comprises a mid-section and a leading-section, the leading section having a smaller radial profile than the mid-section, and the speaker component is at least partially disposed within the aperture formed by the interior wall of the mid-section. In some embodiments, the speaker component may be entirely disposed within the mid-section such that no part of the speaker component extends toward the housing of the earphone beyond the aperture formed by the mid-section.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for determining an exercise program recommendation for an anticipated exercise session. One such system includes a wearable device comprising a biosensor that monitors biometrics (e.g. heart rate); a motion sensor that monitors activity; a processor operatively coupled to the biosensor, the processor configured to process electronic signals periodically generated by the biosensor and the motion sensor; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to execute specific functions. In particular, the instructions are executed to cause the processor to generate biometric data from the biometrics (e.g. heart rate information in particular).

Abstract: A wearable device and methods for using the same provided. In one embodiment, a wearable device includes a pair of earphones with a controller and an expansion pack. The controller includes a first set of electrical contacts and a first set of modules. The expansion pack includes a second set of electrical contacts and a second set of modules. The controller is configured to electrically couple at least one module of the first set of modules to at least one module of the second set of modules when the controller is electrically coupled to the expansion pack. The expansion pack may further include a USB energy storage device to provide the earphones with an extended battery life when the expansion pack is coupled to the chargeable batteries of the controller.

Abstract: A method for watertight welding, and components formed using that welding method, wherein the welding method includes providing a first component half with a groove and a protruding ridge located therein, providing a second component half with a tenon shaped to match the profile of the groove, disposing the tenon inside the groove such that the tenon contacts the protruding ridge, applying an ultrasonic power source near the groove to melt the protruding ridge, and applying opposing vertical force to the first component half relative to the second component half, such that the protruding ridge wedges in a bonding seam between an outside surface of the tenon and an inside surface of the groove.

Abstract: A system for identifying fatigue sources includes a processor and at least one computer program residing on the processor. The computer program is stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium having computer executable code embodied thereon. The computer executable code is configured to detect a fatigue level. The computer executable code is further configured to receive fatigue contribution data. In addition, the computer executable code is configured to identify a fatigue source based on the fatigue level and the fatigue contribution data.

Abstract: An earbud audio device includes a housing, a speaker component and a cushion, wherein the speaker component forms the tip of the earbud upon which the cushion may be situated. The speaker component is mechanically coupled to the earbud housing in a manner that allows the cushion to be coupled thereto, the speaker component and tip able to be partially inserted into a user's ear canal during use. The speaker component may be formed with a flange extending outward to provide a support for mechanically coupling the speaker component to the housing. The speaker component and housing may in some instances be mechanically coupled together as two threaded components.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for determining an exercise program recommendation for an anticipated exercise session. One such system includes a wearable device comprising a biosensor that monitors biometrics (e.g. heart rate); a motion sensor that monitors activity; a processor operatively coupled to the biosensor, the processor configured to process electronic signals periodically generated by the biosensor and the motion sensor; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to execute specific functions. In particular, the instructions are executed to cause the processor to generate biometric data from the biometrics (e.g. heart rate information in particular).

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for determining exertion as a measure of accumulated exercise intensity. One such system includes a wearable device comprising a biosensor that periodically measures biometrics (e.g. heart rate); a processor operatively coupled to the biosensor, the processor configured to process electronic signals periodically generated by the biosensor; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to execute specific functions. In particular, the instructions are executed to cause the processor to generate biometric data from the biometrics, to generate a plurality of exercise intensity values based on the biometric data (e.g.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for determining an exertion recommendation for an anticipated exercise session. One such system includes a wearable device comprising a biosensor that monitors biometrics (e.g. heart rate); a motion sensor that monitors activity; a processor operatively coupled to the biosensor, the processor configured to process electronic signals periodically generated by the biosensor and the motion sensor; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to execute specific functions. In particular, the instructions are executed to cause the processor to generate biometric data from the biometrics (e.g. heart rate information in particular). Further, the instructions are executed to generate an exertion recommendation based on an exertion model created from and representing a relationship between prior exertion measures and prior response profile measures.

Abstract: A wearable device and methods for using the same provided. In one embodiment, a wearable device includes a pair of earphones with a controller and an expansion pack. The controller includes a first set of electrical contacts and a first set of modules. The expansion pack includes a second set of electrical contacts and a second set of modules. The controller is configured to electrically couple at least one module of the first set of modules to at least one module of the second set of modules when the controller is electrically coupled to the expansion pack. The expansion pack may further include a USB energy storage device to provide the earphones with an extended battery life when the expansion pack is coupled to the chargeable batteries of the controller.

Abstract: An earphone audio device includes a housing, a speaker component, and a step-styled tip wherein the tip comprises a mid-section and a leading-section, the leading section having a smaller radial profile than the mid-section, and the speaker component is at least partially disposed within the aperture formed by the interior wall of the mid-section. In some embodiments, the speaker component may be entirely disposed within the mid-section such that no part of the speaker component extends toward the housing of the earphone beyond the aperture formed by the mid-section.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking biological age over time based upon heart rate variability includes an activity monitoring device configured to measure and transmit one or more biological age parameters, including heart rate variability, to a biological age calculation and display module configured to calculate a biological age factor as a function of the biological age parameters, calculate biological age as a function of the biological age factor and the user's actual age, and display the biological age.

Abstract: An earbud audio device includes a housing, a speaker component and a cushion, wherein the speaker component forms the tip of the earbud upon which the cushion may be situated. The speaker component is mechanically coupled to the earbud housing in a manner that allows the cushion to be coupled thereto, the speaker component and tip able to be partially inserted into a user's ear canal during use. The speaker component may be formed with a flange extending outward to provide a support for mechanically coupling the speaker component to the housing. The speaker component and housing may in some instances be mechanically coupled together as two threaded components.

Abstract: A method for watertight welding, and components formed using that welding method, wherein the welding method includes providing a first component half with a groove and a protruding ridge located therein, providing a second component half with a tenon shaped to match the profile of the groove, disposing the tenon inside the groove such that the tenon contacts the protruding ridge, applying an ultrasonic power source near the groove to melt the protruding ridge, and applying opposing vertical force to the first component half relative to the second component half, such that the protruding ridge wedges in a bonding seam between an outside surface of the tenon and an inside surface of the groove.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using earphones with biometric sensors to track a user's biological age over time. In one embodiment, the system includes earphones, including: speakers; a processor; and a heartrate sensor electrically coupled to the processor. In this embodiment, the system also includes a memory coupled to a processor and having instructions stored that, when executed by the processor: receive one or more user determinable biological age parameters including an actual age of the user; determine one or more system measurable biological age parameters based on signals generated by the heartrate sensor; calculate a biological age factor as a function of the user determinable biological age parameters and the system measurable biological age parameters; calculate the user's biological age as a function of the biological age factor and the user's actual age; and display on a display the user's biological age.

Abstract: A wearable device and methods for using the same are provided. In one embodiment, the wearable device includes a band and expansion pack. The band includes a first set of magnets and a first set of modules. The expansion pack includes a second set of magnets and a second set of modules. The wearable device is configured to electrically couple at least one module of the first set of modules to at least one module of the second set of modules through at least one magnet of the first set of magnets and at least one magnet of the second set of magnets when the expansion pack is magnetically fastened to the band.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for anticipating a user's activity using earphones with biometric sensors. In one embodiment, the system includes earphones, including: speakers; a processor; a heartrate sensor electrically coupled to the processor; and a motion sensor electrically coupled to the processor. In this embodiment, the system also includes a memory coupled to a processor and having instructions stored that, when executed by the processor: update a stored archive including historical information associated with the user's past activity, where the archive is updated based, in part, on signals generated by the motion sensor and signals generated by the heartrate sensor; and anticipate a future activity of the user based on the updated archive.