Tag: Wearables
Sensored: Fusion
23-June-2020 By Jeffrey Cooper
In the previous article, we talked about a number of sensors, but all of them were discussed using sensors a la carte- for a single purpose with a bespoke application. A few months back we lightly discussed sensor fusion in the Connected Gym, in Part 3 of that series. Now we will have a deeper
Read MoreSensored: A la Carte
8-June-2020 By Jeffrey Cooper
Sensors are everywhere, and in Part 1 of 2 of this short series, we will examine the a la carte use of wearable sensors. What this means it typically a sensor is provided by a company with a bespoke app to use it. Exceptions to that are heart rate straps (chest or arm), which are
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Visualization: Run Mapping & Self Gamific...
11-April-2020 By Jeffrey Cooper
Run Mapping allows you to track all of your runs on a map and make a game out of it! Visualization is a great motivator! I discuss several methods of visualizing your runs in this article.
Read MoreThe Role of Context in Match Candidate Reductio...
6-April-2020 By Jeffrey Cooper
Automatic detection and categorization of motion is processor intensive. Using the context of the user provides valuable constraints to reduce the set of possible matches.
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Tracking your Runs
23-March-2020 By Jeffrey Cooper
An overview of my three, favorite running apps- FITIV Pulse, Strava and MapMyRun. Each one has its strength, so I run with all three at once.
Read MoreThe Connected Gym: Exploring the Benefits
9-March-2020 By Jeffrey Cooper
The concept of a fully Connected Gym was set up in incremental stages from the easiest to the more complex. Tier 1 explained just setting up automated check-in, which also gives you check out. It can integrate with your existing system. In addition, if there is a wearable component, the act of checking in and
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The Connected Gym: Tier 3- Sensor Fusion
24-February-2020 By Jeffrey Cooper
In the previous articles Connected Gym, Part 1 and Part 2, we examined how to outfit your club with a system to allow automatic capture of workouts in the club using a smart watch and beacons. Part 1 described a minimum setup that has a clear set of benefits. Part 2 expanded that across the
Read MoreThe Connected Gym: Tier 2- Adding Beacons
15-February-2020 By Jeffrey Cooper
Part 2 of the Connected Gym series. Once you've got automated check-in, the next step is to expand the solution and cover the club. The benefit is a wealth of new analytical data to make your club more efficient and identify new sources of revenue, and most easily identify upsells.
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Becoming A Runner
16-January-2020 By Jeffrey Cooper
From being the worst athlete in the world to loving running. How I turned something I hated into something I love.
Read MoreThe Connected Gym: Tier 1- Automated Check-in ...
2-January-2020 By Jeffrey Cooper
Advanced Technology in your Fitness Club. How to implement a Digital Doorway to your gym's Immersive Fitness space.
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