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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 monitoring system, comprising:a) a portable recording unit adapted to travel with a user while engaged in a sports activity within a geographical area, the portable unit including:a global positioning (GPS) satellite receiver,a memory, andthe first porti

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A sports activity monitoring system, comprising:a) a portable recording unit adapted to travel with a user while engaged in a sports activity within a geographical area, the portable unit including:a global positioning (GPS) satellite receiver,a memory, andthe first portion of a computer interface,the portable unit being operative to perform the following functions:receive a signal from the GPS receiver relating to the geographic position of the user while engaged in the sports activity, andstore the geographic position information in the memory; andb) a computer, including:a memory for storing a map of the geographical area, andthe second portion of the computer interface,the computer being operative to perform the following functions in conjunction with the portable unit:receive the geographic position information from the portable unit through the computer interface, anddisplay the route taken by the user while engaged in the sports activity in superposition with the map of the geographical area.