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A sports computer having an integral global satellite positioning (GPS) receiver and computer interfacing capability enables functional and/or performance characteristics to be tracked and analyzed as a function of geographical position and/or elevation. The computer includes mounting means and/or i

A sports computer having an integral global satellite positioning (GPS) receiver and computer interfacing capability enables functional and/or performance characteristics to be tracked and analyzed as a function of geographical position and/or elevation. The computer includes mounting means and/or interfaces to one or more sensors to measure operational and/or physiological parameters such as heart rate, or weather conditions such as temperature. Means are provided for downloading the stored geographical and sensor parameters to an external personal computer so that the data collected during a workout may be reviewed and analyzed on the screen of the PC. Preferably, map data may also be stored enabling the collected data to be viewed relative to the map information, for example, in superposition.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A sports activity monitor adapted for use with a computer equipped with a display device, comprising:a mobile recording unit adapted to travel with a user engaged in a sports activity, the unit including:a sensor for detecting a quantity which varies as a function of the

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A sports activity monitor adapted for use with a computer equipped with a display device, comprising:a mobile recording unit adapted to travel with a user engaged in a sports activity, the unit including:a sensor for detecting a quantity which varies as a function of the activity;a global positioning (GPS) satellite receiver,a memory, anda controller connected to the sensor, the GPS receiver, and the memory, the controller being operative to perform the following functions:(a) receive a signal from the GPS receiver relating to the geographical position of the user while engaged in the sports activity,(b) store the geographical position information in the memory, and(c) receive a signal from the sensor and store information relating to the quantity in the memory; andan interface between the mobile recording unit and the computer, enabling the computer to access the contents of the memory and display the information relating to the quantity as a function of the geographical position of the user while engaged in the sports activity.