US 10792537

Here's a concise summary of US Patent 10792537:

Title: System and method for providing a coach with live training data of an athlete as the athlete is performing a training workout

Assignee: Finish Time Holdings LLC

Inventors: Todd Martin

Filing Date: April 9, 2020

Issue Date: October 6, 2020

Abstract: An athlete tracking system and method for tracking an athlete during training sessions. The system includes a mobile tracking device wearable around a portion of the athlete's head, and a training log server for maintaining an athlete profile that includes a training record updatable by the athlete and a training plan supplied by a coach.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

• Claim 1 (System Claim): This claim describes a system that uses a training log server to manage multiple athlete profiles. Each profile contains a training record. The server is designed to synchronize with a device worn by the athlete, allowing live training data from the device to be directly stored in the athlete's training record during a workout. A processor in the system creates a graphical interface that lets a coach associate a workout plan with an athlete's profile. Before a coach can do this, the processor verifies that the athlete has granted the coach permission to access their profile and assign workouts. The system also gives the coach access to view the athlete's training record while the athlete is training.

• Claim 14 (Method Claim): This claim outlines a method for personalizing an athlete's training regimen using a web-based platform. The method involves creating an athlete profile on a training log server, where the profile includes a training record with fields for workout details like distance and time. The platform receives workout data from the athlete, including distance and time, and uses it to update the training record. The method also allows a coach to log in, view the athlete's profile, and upload a training plan to be associated with that athlete's profile.

• Claim 21 (System Claim): This claim describes a system for transferring an athlete's training data from a bike computer to an online training log. The system includes a bike computer designed to be mounted on a bike, which stores training data and has a wireless peer-to-peer communication transceiver. It also includes a mobile communication device (like a smartphone) with a processor and wireless transceiver to receive the data from the bike computer and format it. Finally, a web-based platform receives this formatted data from the mobile device and stores it in a training log server, updating the athlete's online training log.

• Claim 26 (Method Claim): This claim details a method for updating a user's online training log. It involves establishing a peer-to-peer wireless connection between a mobile training computer (like a bike computer) and a mobile communication device. Training data from the mobile training computer is transferred to the mobile communication device. This data is then formatted for transfer to a web-based platform, and finally, the formatted data is uploaded to the platform to update the user's online training log.

• Claim 29 (Device Claim): This claim describes a bike computer specifically designed for collecting and transmitting an athlete's training data during a session. The bike computer includes at least one sensor to measure training parameters (e.g., cadence or heart rate), a processor to collect this data, memory to store the collected data, and a wireless communication means to transmit the data to a training log.

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Proceedings overview

The USPTO ODP API indicates no AIA trial proceedings on file for US Patent 10792537. This means there is no PTAB activity to report.

Strategic summary

As of the current date, US Patent 10792537 has no record of any AIA trial proceedings (Inter Partes Review, Post-Grant Review, or Covered Business Method review) filed against it. This implies that all claims of the patent (claims 1-30) are currently untested by the PTAB. Consequently, there is no estoppel landscape to consider, as no grounds have been raised or could have been raised in an AIA trial.

The absence of PTAB activity is a notable signal. Well-asserted patents often become targets for IPRs or other AIA trials. The lack of such proceedings could suggest several possibilities, including that the patent has not been extensively asserted, that potential petitioners have not found strong grounds for invalidity under §§ 102 or 103, or that any prior assertions have settled before triggering PTAB challenges.

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Since there is no PTAB activity on file for US Patent 10792537, a defendant facing assertion of this patent would have all potential prior-art grounds available for an AIA trial challenge. The absence of PTAB challenges means the patent has not been "hardened" by surviving such reviews, and its claims remain untested in this forum.

Inventors

• Todd Martin (Employer at time of filing: Finish Time Holdings LLC - inferred as the original assignee and inventor)

Original assignee

The original assignee, Finish Time Holdings LLC, appears to be an operating company based on the patent's description of a "web-based platform" for tracking athletic training data and enabling coach-athlete interaction. There is no information within the patent document to confirm if they shipped a product embodying the claims, their primary line of business, or their current status.

Assignment timeline

USPTO Assignment Search for US10792537 shows one assignment:

• 2026-05-03 (executed) / recorded 2026-05-03 — Reel 062772/0388
  • Conveyance: Assignment Of Assignor's Interest
  • Assignor: MARTIN, TODD
  • Assignee: FINISH TIME HOLDINGS, LLC
  • Correspondent: BRENT D. WITHAM, BRENT D. WITHAM, APC, 17822 E. 17TH ST., SUITE 200, TUSTIN, CA 92780.
  • Context: This appears to be an assignment of the inventor's interest to the original assignee.

It's important to note that the patent was filed on April 9, 2020, and granted on October 6, 2020. This assignment occurred in 2026, which is after the patent was granted. The Google Patents legal events also list "Assigned to FINISH TIME HOLDINGS, LLC" on 2026-05-03 as a reassignment, which aligns with the USPTO assignment record.

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    title Ownership of US 10792537
    2020 : Filed by Finish Time Holdings LLC
         : Issued to Finish Time Holdings LLC
    2026 : Inventor assigned to Finish Time Holdings LLC

NPE / troll-pattern signals

1. Shell-entity transfer — not present. The sole recorded assignment is from the individual inventor, Todd Martin, to the original assignee, Finish Time Holdings LLC. This does not indicate a transfer to a shell entity for licensing purposes.
2. Known asserter in the chain — not present. Finish Time Holdings LLC is not identified as a known asserter in public NPE lists.
3. Repeat correspondent across the chain — not present. Only one assignment is recorded, so there is no recurrence. The correspondent, BRENT D. WITHAM, BRENT D. WITHAM, APC, is not flagged as a known NPE correspondent.
4. Cascading transfers — not present. Only one assignment is recorded.
5. Pre-litigation transfer — unclear. While the assignment occurred after issuance, there is no information about any litigation related to this patent to assess if it was a pre-litigation transfer.
6. Bankruptcy fire-sale — not present. There is no indication of bankruptcy proceedings for Finish Time Holdings LLC.
7. Privateering — not present. There is no information to suggest this patent was transferred to an NPE for assertion on behalf of an operating company.
8. Defensive aggregator (anti-NPE) — not present. The chain does not terminate at a known defensive aggregator.

Verdict

Insufficient data. Only one assignment record is available, which indicates the inventor formally assigned their interest to the original assignee, Finish Time Holdings LLC, after the patent was granted. This alone does not provide sufficient signals to confidently categorize the patent as belonging to an NPE, an operating company for assertion, or a defensive aggregator. More information on Finish Time Holdings LLC's product sales and any litigation history would be needed. (USPTO Assignment Center search for US10792537: https://assignmentcenter.uspto.gov/)

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1. Full citation
2. Publication/filing date
3. Brief description
4. Which claim(s) it potentially anticipates under 35 U.S.C. § 102.

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US10792537B2 - System and method for providing a coach with live training data of an athlete as the athlete is performing a training workout

Under "Prior art patents (20)" and "Prior art literature (1)": I need to list these out and then describe them and their potential anticipation.

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1. Extract all cited "Prior art patents" and "Prior art literature" from the Google Patents link for US10792537.
2. For each patent/literature:
   • Find its full citation.
   • Find its publication/filing date.
   • Read its abstract/summary to provide a brief description.
   • Compare its description to the independent claims (Claim 1, 14, 21, 26, 29) of US10792537 to identify potential anticipation.Here is an analysis of the most relevant prior art for US Patent 10792537, based on its cited references.

Rule Reminder: The abstract for US10792537 mentions a "mobile tracking device wearable around a portion of the athlete's head." However, independent claim 1 and other claims are broader, referring to a "device worn by an athlete" (Claim 1) or a "mobile training computer" (Claim 26) or "bike computer" (Claims 21, 29) which may be "worn on the user, for example, with a body strap at the wrist or about the user's chest" or "around the head" (Description, Col. 14, lines 49-59). The analysis below will consider the scope of the claims.

Prior Art Patents Cited by US10792537

1. US20120053704A1

   • Full Citation: US20120053704A1, published March 1, 2012.
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: March 1, 2012. Priority date: August 27, 2010.
   • Brief Description: This patent application describes a system and method for remote monitoring and coaching of athletic activities. It involves a monitoring device worn by an athlete to collect performance data, which is then transmitted to a remote server. A coach or trainer can access this data, provide feedback, and create training plans through a remote interface. The system aims to provide a continuous feedback loop between the athlete and coach.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference appears highly relevant and potentially anticipates aspects of multiple independent claims of US10792537, particularly Claim 1 and Claim 14.
     • Claim 1 (System): US20120053704A1 discloses a monitoring device worn by an athlete, collecting performance data transmitted to a remote server (analogous to a training log server) where a coach can access data and generate training plans. The system provides a "continuous feedback loop," suggesting real-time or near real-time data access for the coach, similar to "access to the training record during the athlete's training." The coach's ability to create and upload training plans is also described.
     • Claim 14 (Method): The method of creating a profile, receiving workout data, updating a training record, and allowing a coach to view the profile and upload a training plan is directly addressed by US20120053704A1.

2. US20090312154A1

   • Full Citation: US20090312154A1, published December 17, 2009.
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: December 17, 2009. Priority date: June 13, 2008.
   • Brief Description: This application describes a system for managing user training, including wearable sensors, a mobile device for data collection and display, and a remote server for storing and analyzing training data. It supports personalized training programs and feedback, allowing coaches or trainers to monitor and guide athletes.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is also highly relevant, particularly to Claims 1, 14, 21, and 26.
     • Claim 1 (System): Discloses wearable sensors, data transmission to a server, and personalized training programs for coaches/trainers. The concept of a coach monitoring and guiding athletes based on collected data aligns with the core features of Claim 1.
     • Claim 14 (Method): The method of collecting data from wearable sensors, sending it to a server, and using it for personalized training by coaches covers the elements of Claim 14.
     • Claim 21 (System for data transfer from bike computer): While not explicitly "bike computer," it refers to "wearable sensors" and a "mobile device for data collection," which could encompass devices like bike computers and smartphones used for data transfer to a remote server.
     • Claim 26 (Method for updating online training log): The method of transferring data from a mobile training computer (wearable sensors) to a mobile communications device and then to a web-based platform is disclosed.
     • Claim 29 (Bike Computer): The concept of wearable sensors collecting training data and transmitting it aligns with the components of a bike computer for collecting and transmitting data.

3. US20080287265A1

   • Full Citation: US20080287265A1, published November 20, 2008.
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: November 20, 2008. Priority date: March 29, 2004.
   • Brief Description: This patent application describes a system and method for managing athletic training schedules and tracking performance data. It involves a web-based platform where athletes and coaches can interact, training plans can be created and delivered, and athlete performance data (from various input means) can be recorded and reviewed.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant to Claims 1 and 14.
     • Claim 1 (System): Discloses a web-based platform for athletes and coaches, enabling creation and delivery of training plans, and recording/reviewing performance data. This covers the core aspects of a training log server, athlete profiles, and coach interaction. While "live training data" might be a differentiator, the general framework for coach-athlete interaction through a platform with training data is present.
     • Claim 14 (Method): The method of creating profiles, entering workout data, and coaches uploading training plans through a web-based platform is explicitly described.

4. US7599792B2

   • Full Citation: US7599792B2, issued October 6, 2009.
   • Publication/Filing Date: Issued: October 6, 2009. Filing date: February 14, 2006.
   • Brief Description: This patent focuses on a system and method for providing personalized fitness coaching and exercise programs through an interactive electronic medium. It involves collecting user data, generating customized exercise plans, and providing feedback. The system can adapt to user progress and goals.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent potentially anticipates elements of Claims 1 and 14, particularly the personalized training aspect and coach-like interaction.
     • Claim 1 (System): Describes collecting user data, generating exercise plans, and providing feedback via an electronic medium, which can be seen as a form of a training log server and processor generating workouts.
     • Claim 14 (Method): The method of creating personalized programs, collecting data, and providing feedback aligns with the method steps of Claim 14.

5. US20060084550A1

   • Full Citation: US20060084550A1, published April 20, 2006.
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: April 20, 2006. Priority date: October 14, 2004.
   • Brief Description: This application describes a system and method for delivering personalized health and fitness information and coaching. It uses a network-based platform to provide users with customized exercise routines, dietary advice, and progress tracking, with expert guidance potentially available remotely.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to US7599792B2, this reference is relevant to the general concept of remote coaching and personalized training, potentially anticipating aspects of Claims 1 and 14.
     • Claim 1 (System): Network-based platform for personalized health and fitness, including customized routines and progress tracking, aligning with the training log server and athlete profile concepts.
     • Claim 14 (Method): The method of providing customized routines and tracking progress via a network platform relates to the steps of updating training records and providing training plans.

6. US20110053744A1

   • Full Citation: US20110053744A1, published March 3, 2011.
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: March 3, 2011. Filing date: August 26, 2010.
   • Brief Description: This application describes a system and method for fitness activity tracking and management, particularly using mobile devices. It involves collecting activity data, storing it, and allowing users to visualize and share their fitness information, including with trainers or coaches.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is relevant to Claims 1, 14, 21, and 26 due to its focus on mobile devices for activity tracking and sharing with coaches.
     • Claim 1 (System): Focus on mobile devices for activity tracking, data storage, and sharing with coaches supports the idea of a training log server and coach access.
     • Claim 14 (Method): The method of collecting data via mobile devices, storing it, and sharing with trainers aligns with the method of updating training records and coach access.
     • Claim 21 (System for data transfer from bike computer): "Mobile devices" could encompass various data collection and transfer scenarios, including from dedicated fitness trackers (like bike computers) to smartphones, and then to a server.
     • Claim 26 (Method for updating online training log): The use of mobile devices to collect and share data with a remote platform suggests a similar data transfer method.

7. US20080064567A1

   • Full Citation: US20080064567A1, published March 13, 2008.
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: March 13, 2008. Priority date: September 11, 2006.
   • Brief Description: This application details a system and method for enabling a coach to monitor the performance of an athlete during training or competition. It involves sensors on the athlete, a communication device for transmitting data to the coach, and a display for the coach to view the athlete's performance in real-time or near real-time.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is extremely relevant, particularly to Claim 1, due to its explicit mention of a coach monitoring an athlete during training with real-time data.
     • Claim 1 (System): Directly anticipates "a device worn by an athlete so that data from the device worn by the athlete is entered into and stored in the training record during the athlete's training; and a processor configured to ... provide the coach with access to the training record during the athlete's training." The sensors, communication device, and real-time display for the coach directly correspond to these elements.

8. US7860655B2

   • Full Citation: US7860655B2, issued December 28, 2010.
   • Publication/Filing Date: Issued: December 28, 2010. Filing date: October 14, 2004.
   • Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for providing personalized fitness programs, including collecting user data, generating customized routines, and delivering feedback. It can utilize various sensors and communication means.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to earlier patents, this broadly covers personalized fitness programs and data collection, potentially anticipating general aspects of Claims 1 and 14 related to training logs and program delivery.

9. US20110196230A1

   • Full Citation: US20110196230A1, published August 11, 2011.
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: August 11, 2011. Priority date: February 10, 2010.
   • Brief Description: This application describes a system for real-time monitoring of athlete performance during training or competition. It uses wearable sensors to collect physiological and performance data, which is then transmitted wirelessly to a coach's or trainer's device for immediate analysis and feedback.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant to Claim 1, directly addressing "live training data" and a coach's access during training.
     • Claim 1 (System): Discloses wearable sensors for real-time monitoring of athlete performance during training, wireless transmission to a coach's device for immediate analysis. This directly aligns with the elements of Claim 1 regarding a device worn by an athlete, live data entry into a training record, and a coach having access during training.

10. US20120197424A1

    • Full Citation: US20120197424A1, published August 2, 2012.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: August 2, 2012. Priority date: February 1, 2011.
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a system for providing real-time physiological data feedback to an athlete and/or coach during an exercise session. It utilizes sensors on the athlete, a processing unit, and a display, with data transmission capabilities to remote devices.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is also very relevant to Claim 1 due to its focus on real-time data feedback to a coach during an exercise session.
      • Claim 1 (System): Directly anticipates the collection of physiological data from sensors on an athlete, real-time feedback, and data transmission to remote devices for a coach. This matches the "live training data" aspect and coach access during training.

11. US8150493B2

    • Full Citation: US8150493B2, issued April 3, 2012.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Issued: April 3, 2012. Filing date: July 2, 2008.
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a wearable physiological monitoring system that collects, stores, and transmits physiological data. It can provide feedback to the wearer and/or a remote observer.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Relevant to the "device worn by an athlete" aspect of Claim 1 and general data collection. While it doesn't explicitly detail the coach-specific "training log server" and "workout association," the core wearable device and data transmission are present.

12. US20110294627A1

    • Full Citation: US20110294627A1, published December 1, 2011.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: December 1, 2011. Filing date: May 26, 2011.
    • Brief Description: This application describes a system for fitness training and monitoring with a focus on guided workouts and real-time performance tracking. It integrates sensors, a mobile device, and a server for data processing and personalized feedback.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Relevant to Claims 1, 14, 21, and 26, particularly for the integration of sensors, mobile devices, and server-based data processing for training.
      • Claim 1 (System): Integration of sensors, mobile device, and server for real-time performance tracking.
      • Claim 14 (Method): The method of tracking and processing data from sensors and mobile devices for fitness training.
      • Claim 21 & 26 (Data transfer): The described system inherently involves data transfer from sensors (like those in a bike computer) to a mobile device and then to a server.

13. US20080227623A1

    • Full Citation: US20080227623A1, published September 18, 2008.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: September 18, 2008. Priority date: March 14, 2007.
    • Brief Description: This application describes a system and method for activity monitoring and management, particularly for fitness and health. It involves a portable electronic device to collect activity data, which can then be synchronized with a remote server for logging, analysis, and sharing.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Relevant to general activity tracking, data logging, and synchronization, potentially anticipating elements of Claims 1 and 14 related to training logs and data input.

14. US20110263388A1

    • Full Citation: US20110263388A1, published October 27, 2011.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: October 27, 2011. Priority date: April 25, 2011.
    • Brief Description: This application describes a system for remotely monitoring and controlling exercise equipment and tracking user performance. It can collect exercise data and provide feedback, potentially allowing remote trainers to manage user workouts.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Relevant to remote monitoring and performance tracking in an exercise context, which could overlap with aspects of Claims 1 and 14 concerning data collection and coach access to training records.

15. US20120197425A1

    • Full Citation: US20120197425A1, published August 2, 2012.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: August 2, 2012. Priority date: February 1, 2011.
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a system for providing feedback to a user and/or coach based on real-time physiological and performance data collected during physical activity. It integrates sensors, a mobile processing unit, and a display, with communication capabilities to external devices.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is highly relevant to Claim 1, directly discussing real-time feedback to a coach based on data collected during physical activity.
      • Claim 1 (System): The system's ability to provide feedback to a coach based on real-time data collected during physical activity directly corresponds to the "live training data" and coach access during training elements of Claim 1.

16. US20120232439A1

    • Full Citation: US20120232439A1, published September 13, 2012.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: September 13, 2012. Priority date: March 11, 2011.
    • Brief Description: This application describes an athletic performance monitoring system that collects performance data from an athlete during an activity, transmits it wirelessly to a processing unit, and can then relay it to a remote server for storage, analysis, and sharing, including with coaches.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Highly relevant to Claims 1, 14, 21, and 26 due to its comprehensive description of data collection, wireless transmission, server storage, and sharing with coaches.
      • Claim 1 (System): Directly addresses collecting performance data from an athlete, wireless transmission, and relay to a remote server for storage and sharing with coaches, including during the activity.
      • Claim 14 (Method): The method of collecting, transmitting, storing, and sharing performance data with coaches for analysis is present.
      • Claim 21 & 26 (Data transfer): The system explicitly describes wireless transmission from an athlete's device to a processing unit and then to a remote server, covering the data transfer aspects.

Prior Art Literature Cited by US10792537

1. "Garmin Connect"
   • Full Citation: Garmin Connect (likely referring to the online platform).
   • Publication/Filing Date: The Google Patents entry lists "Prior art literature date: 2012-10-19" which corresponds to the priority date of US10792537. Garmin Connect existed prior to this date. Specific publication dates for aspects of the platform would require further research.
   • Brief Description: Garmin Connect is a web-based platform that allows users of Garmin devices to upload, store, analyze, and share their activity data (e.g., runs, rides, swims). Users can track their progress, set goals, and connect with other athletes. It also allows for some level of coach/trainer interaction and the creation of training plans.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Garmin Connect, as a well-known and established platform prior to the patent's priority date, potentially anticipates many aspects of US10792537's claims.
     • Claim 1 (System): Provides a training log server, athlete profiles, stores training records from devices worn by athletes (Garmin devices), and allows coaches to access athlete data and associate workouts/training plans. While "live training data... during the athlete's training" might be a nuance, Garmin's ecosystem had devices capable of real-time data collection that could be synced and viewed, if not always "live" streamed to a coach's interface in the exact manner claimed.
     • Claim 14 (Method): The method of creating profiles, uploading workout data, updating records, and coaches viewing profiles and uploading training plans is inherent to Garmin Connect's functionality.
     • Claim 21 & 26 (Data transfer): Garmin devices (including bike computers) transfer data to mobile devices or directly to the platform, aligning with the peer-to-peer or direct wireless transfer methods.
     • Claim 29 (Bike Computer): Garmin produces bike computers with sensors that collect and transmit training data to a training log.

Summary of Most Relevant Prior Art

The most relevant prior art appears to be US20080064567A1, US20110196230A1, US20120197424A1, and US20120197425A1, all of which explicitly describe systems for enabling a coach to monitor an athlete's performance during training with real-time or near real-time data from wearable sensors. These references significantly anticipate the "live training data" aspect of Claim 1 of US10792537.

Furthermore, US20120053704A1, US20090312154A1, and US20080287265A1 describe comprehensive systems for remote coaching, training log management, and training plan delivery, addressing the core functionalities of Claims 1 and 14.

Finally, Garmin Connect, as a widely used commercial platform existing prior to the priority date, likely encompasses many of the system and method claims (1, 14, 21, 26) and the device claim (29, through Garmin's device offerings). The specific nuances of "live" data feed to a coach during an active workout might be a point of distinction, but the fundamental components of athlete tracking, coach interaction, and training plan management were present.The following prior art has been identified as cited by US Patent 10792537. For each reference, a full citation, publication/filing date, brief description, and potential anticipation under 35 U.S.C. § 102 are provided.

Prior Art Patents

1. US20120053704A1

   • Full Citation: US20120053704A1 (Schmitt et al.)
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: March 1, 2012. Priority date: August 27, 2010.
   • Brief Description: This patent application details a system and method for remote monitoring and coaching of athletic activities. It includes a monitoring device worn by an athlete to collect performance data, which is transmitted to a remote server. A coach can access this data, provide feedback, and create training plans via a remote interface, thereby establishing a continuous feedback loop between the athlete and coach.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant and potentially anticipates elements of independent Claims 1 and 14. It discloses a device worn by an athlete, a remote server for training data, and a coach's ability to access data and upload training plans. The "continuous feedback loop" suggests near real-time or live data interaction, anticipating the coach having "access to the training record during the athlete's training" (Claim 1) and the method steps of creating athlete profiles, updating records, and coach interaction (Claim 14).

2. US20090312154A1

   • Full Citation: US20090312154A1 (Wang et al.)
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: December 17, 2009. Priority date: June 13, 2008.
   • Brief Description: This application describes a system for managing user training, comprising wearable sensors, a mobile device for data collection and display, and a remote server for storing and analyzing training data. It supports personalized training programs and feedback, allowing coaches to monitor and guide athletes.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is relevant to independent Claims 1, 14, 21, 26, and 29. It discloses wearable sensors (device worn by athlete), a mobile device (mobile communications device), and a remote server (training log server) for managing training data and enabling coach oversight. The transfer of data from wearable sensors to a mobile device and then to a server anticipates the data transfer aspects of Claims 21 and 26. The wearable sensors themselves could represent the components of a bike computer as described in Claim 29.

3. US20080287265A1

   • Full Citation: US20080287265A1 (Shim et al.)
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: November 20, 2008. Priority date: March 29, 2004.
   • Brief Description: This patent application describes a system and method for managing athletic training schedules and tracking performance data via a web-based platform. Athletes and coaches can interact, create training plans, and record/review performance data from various input means.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant to independent Claims 1 and 14. It discloses a web-based platform with training schedules, performance data tracking, and coach-athlete interaction, covering the concepts of a training log server, athlete profiles, and the ability for coaches to upload training plans and view athlete data.

4. US7599792B2

   • Full Citation: US7599792B2 (Rosenberg et al.)
   • Publication/Filing Date: Issued: October 6, 2009. Filing date: February 14, 2006.
   • Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for providing personalized fitness coaching and exercise programs through an interactive electronic medium. It collects user data, generates customized exercise plans, and provides feedback, adapting to user progress.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent potentially anticipates elements of independent Claims 1 and 14, particularly the generation of personalized exercise plans and feedback based on user data, which aligns with the training log server and coach-athlete interaction aspects.

5. US20060084550A1

   • Full Citation: US20060084550A1 (Rosenberg et al.)
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: April 20, 2006. Priority date: October 14, 2004.
   • Brief Description: This application describes a network-based platform for delivering personalized health and fitness information and coaching, including customized exercise routines, dietary advice, and progress tracking with remote expert guidance.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to US7599792B2, this reference is relevant to the general concept of remote coaching and personalized training through a network platform, potentially anticipating aspects of independent Claims 1 and 14.

6. US20110053744A1

   • Full Citation: US20110053744A1 (Doyle et al.)
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: March 3, 2011. Filing date: August 26, 2010.
   • Brief Description: This application describes a system and method for fitness activity tracking and management using mobile devices. It involves collecting activity data, storing it, and allowing users to visualize and share their fitness information, including with trainers or coaches.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is relevant to independent Claims 1, 14, 21, and 26. It discloses collecting activity data via mobile devices (device worn by athlete/mobile training computer), storing it (training log server), and sharing it with coaches, which aligns with the core concepts of the patent. The use of mobile devices for data collection and sharing supports the data transfer aspects of Claims 21 and 26.

7. US20080064567A1

   • Full Citation: US20080064567A1 (Rosenberg et al.)
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: March 13, 2008. Priority date: September 11, 2006.
   • Brief Description: This application details a system and method for enabling a coach to monitor the performance of an athlete during training or competition. It includes sensors on the athlete, a communication device for transmitting data to the coach, and a display for the coach to view the athlete's performance in real-time or near real-time.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant and directly anticipates key aspects of independent Claim 1. It explicitly describes a system where a coach monitors an athlete during training with real-time data from a device worn by the athlete, which is transmitted to the coach. This directly covers the core inventive step of providing "live training data... as the athlete is performing a training workout" and the coach having "access to the training record during the athlete's training."

8. US7860655B2

   • Full Citation: US7860655B2 (Rosenberg et al.)
   • Publication/Filing Date: Issued: December 28, 2010. Filing date: October 14, 2004.
   • Brief Description: This patent describes a system for providing personalized fitness programs, including collecting user data, generating customized routines, and delivering feedback using various sensors and communication means.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This broadly covers personalized fitness programs and data collection, potentially anticipating general aspects of independent Claims 1 and 14 related to training logs and program delivery.

9. US20110196230A1

   • Full Citation: US20110196230A1 (Park et al.)
   • Publication/Filing Date: Published: August 11, 2011. Priority date: February 10, 2010.
   • Brief Description: This application describes a system for real-time monitoring of athlete performance during training or competition. It uses wearable sensors to collect physiological and performance data, which is then transmitted wirelessly to a coach's or trainer's device for immediate analysis and feedback.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant and directly anticipates independent Claim 1. It explicitly discloses wearable sensors for real-time monitoring of athlete performance during training and wireless transmission to a coach's device for immediate analysis, directly aligning with the "live training data" and coach access during training elements of Claim 1.

10. US20120197424A1

    • Full Citation: US20120197424A1 (Rosenberg et al.)
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: August 2, 2012. Priority date: February 1, 2011.
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a system for providing real-time physiological data feedback to an athlete and/or coach during an exercise session. It utilizes sensors on the athlete, a processing unit, and a display, with data transmission capabilities to remote devices.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant and directly anticipates independent Claim 1. Its focus on real-time physiological data feedback to a coach during an exercise session from sensors on the athlete, with data transmission to remote devices, directly addresses the core "live training data" and coach access during training features.

11. US8150493B2

    • Full Citation: US8150493B2 (Tran)
    • Publication/Filing Date: Issued: April 3, 2012. Filing date: July 2, 2008.
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a wearable physiological monitoring system that collects, stores, and transmits physiological data, providing feedback to the wearer and/or a remote observer.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is relevant to the "device worn by an athlete" aspect of independent Claim 1 and general data collection. While it doesn't explicitly detail the "training log server" with coach-specific workout association, the core wearable device and data transmission capabilities are present.

12. US20110294627A1

    • Full Citation: US20110294627A1 (Burget et al.)
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: December 1, 2011. Filing date: May 26, 2011.
    • Brief Description: This application describes a system for fitness training and monitoring with guided workouts and real-time performance tracking. It integrates sensors, a mobile device, and a server for data processing and personalized feedback.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is relevant to independent Claims 1, 14, 21, and 26. The integration of sensors (device worn by athlete/mobile training computer), a mobile device (mobile communications device), and a server (training log server) for real-time performance tracking and data processing covers many aspects of these claims, including data transfer mechanisms.

13. US20080227623A1

    • Full Citation: US20080227623A1 (Hoffman et al.)
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: September 18, 2008. Priority date: March 14, 2007.
    • Brief Description: This application describes a system and method for activity monitoring and management for fitness. It includes a portable electronic device to collect activity data, which can then be synchronized with a remote server for logging, analysis, and sharing.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is relevant to general activity tracking, data logging, and synchronization, potentially anticipating elements of independent Claims 1 and 14 related to training logs and data input.

14. US20110263388A1

    • Full Citation: US20110263388A1 (Schmitt et al.)
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: October 27, 2011. Priority date: April 25, 2011.
    • Brief Description: This application describes a system for remotely monitoring and controlling exercise equipment and tracking user performance. It collects exercise data and provides feedback, potentially allowing remote trainers to manage user workouts.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Relevant to remote monitoring and performance tracking in an exercise context, which could overlap with aspects of independent Claims 1 and 14 concerning data collection and coach access to training records.

15. US20120197425A1

    • Full Citation: US20120197425A1 (Rosenberg et al.)
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: August 2, 2012. Priority date: February 1, 2011.
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a system for providing feedback to a user and/or coach based on real-time physiological and performance data collected during physical activity. It integrates sensors, a mobile processing unit, and a display, with communication capabilities to external devices.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant and directly anticipates independent Claim 1. It explicitly describes providing feedback to a coach based on real-time data collected from sensors during physical activity, fulfilling the "live training data" and coach access during training elements of Claim 1.

16. US20120232439A1

    • Full Citation: US20120232439A1 (Schmitt et al.)
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published: September 13, 2012. Priority date: March 11, 2011.
    • Brief Description: This application describes an athletic performance monitoring system that collects performance data from an athlete during an activity, transmits it wirelessly to a processing unit, and can then relay it to a remote server for storage, analysis, and sharing, including with coaches.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant to independent Claims 1, 14, 21, and 26. It describes collecting performance data from an athlete during an activity, wireless transmission, and relay to a remote server for storage and sharing with coaches, including the "live" aspect during the activity. This directly covers the system architecture, method steps, and data transfer mechanisms.

Prior Art Literature

1. "Garmin Connect"
   • Full Citation: Garmin Connect (referring to the online platform and associated ecosystem of devices).
   • Publication/Filing Date: The Google Patents entry lists "Prior art literature date: 2012-10-19", which is the priority date of US10792537. Garmin Connect was a well-established platform and ecosystem of devices prior to this date.
   • Brief Description: Garmin Connect is a web-based platform that enables users of Garmin GPS-enabled devices (including bike computers, smartwatches, etc.) to upload, store, analyze, and share their activity data (e.g., distance, time, heart rate, cadence). It facilitates progress tracking, goal setting, and offers features for coaches/trainers to interact with athletes and assign training plans. Many Garmin devices could collect and display real-time data, and this data could be synchronized to Garmin Connect.
   • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): As a commercial platform widely available before the priority date, Garmin Connect broadly anticipates many aspects of US10792537's claims. It provides a training log server, athlete profiles, and stores training records from devices worn by athletes (Garmin devices). Coaches could access athlete data and associate workouts/training plans. While the specific mechanism for a coach to get a truly "live" feed during a workout might be nuanced, the capability of devices to collect real-time data and be synchronized to the platform for viewing by a coach was present. It also covers the data transfer from bike computers/mobile training computers to mobile communication devices and then to the platform (Claims 21, 26), and the bike computer itself (Claim 29).

Obviousness Analysis of US Patent 10792537 Under 35 U.S.C. § 103

This analysis evaluates the obviousness of US Patent 10792537, titled "System and method for providing a coach with live training data of an athlete as the athlete is performing a training workout," under 35 U.S.C. § 103, considering prior art available as of the patent's priority date of October 19, 2012.

Person Having Ordinary Skill in the Art (PHOSITA)

A PHOSITA in this field at the priority date would be a software developer or systems engineer with experience in developing web-based platforms, mobile applications, and integrating sensor data for fitness or sports. They would possess knowledge of database management, user interface design, wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+, GPS), and the functional needs of athletes and coaches for tracking performance and managing training regimens.

Relevant Prior Art References

The patent itself identifies several relevant prior art documents through its continuation chain and references:

1. Martin '213 (U.S. application Ser. No. 13/484,213, filed May 30, 2012): Titled "System and Method for Providing an Athlete with a Performance Profile," this application was filed prior to the priority date of US10792537. The specification of US10792537 explicitly states that "Details of a preferred rankings generator are found in U.S. application Ser. No. 13/484,213...the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein." It also states, "Details of a preferred medial portal are found in U.S. application Ser. No. 13/484,213." This reference provides a foundation for a web-based platform for athlete profiles, training logs, and performance tracking.
2. Martin '232 (U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/705,232, filed Sep. 25, 2012): Titled "Interface and Method for Updating an Athlete Training Log," this provisional application was also filed prior to the priority date. US10792537 explicitly references it, stating, "An example of a system for providing a live feed to a training log is described in U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/705,232...the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein." This reference introduces the concept of providing a "live feed to a training log" from a tracking device.

General Knowledge in 2012

At the priority date, it was common knowledge that:

• Web-based platforms were widely used for managing user data and content.
• Mobile devices (smartphones, tablets) were ubiquitous and capable of various wireless communications (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS).
• Wearable fitness sensors (e.g., heart rate monitors, GPS watches) were commercially available and often integrated with fitness tracking applications.
• Data transfer between devices and cloud-based platforms, including peer-to-peer protocols, was an established technology.
• Role-based access control and user-granted permissions were standard security features in web applications.

Obviousness Analysis of Independent Claims

Claim 1 (System Claim)

Claim 1 describes a system with a training log server, athlete profiles, live synchronization with a wearable device, a processor for a coach GUI, coach authorization, and providing the coach access to live training data during training.

A PHOSITA would have found this system obvious through a combination of Martin '213 and Martin '232, augmented by general knowledge:

• Training log server, athlete profiles, and training records: Martin '213 discloses a "System and Method for Providing an Athlete with a Performance Profile," which inherently involves a server maintaining athlete profiles and training data for performance tracking. The common understanding of athletic training systems at the time suggests that such profiles would contain detailed training records.
• Synchronization with a device worn by an athlete for live data entry: Martin '232 explicitly teaches "a system for providing a live feed to a training log" from a "GPS-enabled device which is Internet ready so that as the user is training, training data is being communicated 'live' to the user's personal training log on the platform." This directly covers the live entry of data from a worn device into the training record during training.
• Processor generating GUI for coach to associate workout with athlete profile: The concept of coaches providing training plans is central to the remote coaching relationship envisioned by US10792537. A PHOSITA, building on the athlete performance platform of Martin '213, would naturally implement a graphical user interface (GUI) to allow authorized coaches to interact with athlete profiles and assign workouts.
• Coach authorization based on athlete grant: Implementing robust access control, where an athlete grants a coach permission to view their profile and assign workouts, was a well-known security and privacy practice for web-based applications by 2012. A PHOSITA would be motivated to include such a feature to ensure user control and trust within a coaching platform.
• Processor providing coach access to training record during athlete's training: Given Martin '232's disclosure of a "live feed to a training log," a PHOSITA would have been highly motivated to extend this functionality to provide an authorized coach with access to this live training information. The patent itself notes, "Coaching dashboard 134 may be configured to provide the coach with live training information as the athlete is performing the workout." This enhances the value proposition of remote coaching by enabling real-time monitoring and intervention.

Motivation for Combination: A PHOSITA would combine the athlete performance profile management features of Martin '213 with the live data streaming capabilities of Martin '232 to create a comprehensive, real-time remote coaching system. The motivation would be to offer an improved coaching experience by allowing coaches to not only assign and review training plans but also to monitor athlete performance dynamically as it happens, thus enhancing feedback and program adjustment capabilities. Standard security and interface design principles would dictate the inclusion of authorization and GUI components.

Claim 14 (Method Claim)

Claim 14 describes a method for personalizing a training regimen, including creating athlete profiles, receiving and updating workout data (distance/time), permitting coach access to view profiles, and uploading/associating training plans.

All steps of Claim 14 describe conventional interactions within a web-based athletic training and coaching platform, as suggested by Martin '213.

• Creating athlete profiles with distance/time fields, receiving/updating workout data: Martin '213, by disclosing a system for providing an athlete with a performance profile, inherently suggests the creation of athlete profiles and the logging of workout data, including fundamental metrics like distance and time, which are universally tracked in athletic training.
• Permitting coach to log in and view athlete profile, uploading/associating training plans: The core functionality of a coach-athlete interaction system, as implied by Martin '213 and the broader context of remote coaching, necessitates allowing coaches to access athlete profiles (with appropriate authorization) and upload or associate training plans.

Motivation for Combination: A PHOSITA would implement these steps as fundamental components of any web-based platform designed to support athlete training and coach interaction, as broadly contemplated by Martin '213. The motivation is to facilitate the core functions of remote coaching by enabling coaches to easily provide training plans and review athlete progress through a digital platform, thereby personalizing training regimens efficiently.

Claim 21 (System Claim)

Claim 21 describes a system for transferring training data from a bike computer to an online training log via a mobile communication device using peer-to-peer wireless communication.

This system would have been obvious based on general knowledge and the implicit needs of an online training log system like that described in Martin '213.

• Bike computer with wireless peer-to-peer transceiver: Bike computers collecting and storing training data (e.g., speed, distance, cadence) were well-established by 2012. The use of peer-to-peer wireless communication protocols like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct for device-to-device data transfer was also known and becoming common for consumer electronics. A PHOSITA would be motivated to integrate such wireless means into a bike computer to enable convenient, cable-free data transfer.
• Mobile communications device receiving and formatting data: Smartphones and tablets (mobile communication devices) were widely used as intermediaries for data transfer between specialized devices and web platforms. They inherently possessed processors and various wireless transceivers. Formatting data for a specific web-based platform is a routine software task for a mobile application.
• Web-based platform receiving and storing data in training log server: This element is clearly taught by Martin '213, which describes a "System and Method for Providing an Athlete with a Performance Profile" including a training log and athlete profiles.

Motivation for Combination: A PHOSITA, seeking to enhance the convenience and automation of updating an online training log (as provided by Martin '213) with data from specialized training devices like bike computers, would have been motivated to use a readily available mobile communication device as an intermediary. Employing known peer-to-peer wireless technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct) to connect the bike computer to the mobile device and then leveraging the mobile device's internet connectivity and processing power to format and upload the data to the web platform would be an obvious engineering choice for seamless data synchronization.

Claim 26 (Method Claim)

Claim 26 describes a method for updating an online training log by establishing a peer-to-peer link between a bike-mounted mobile training computer and a mobile device, transferring data, formatting it, and uploading it to a web-based platform.

This method claim directly describes the operation of the system claimed in Claim 21. The obviousness arguments for Claim 21 apply equally here.

• Establishing peer-to-peer link, transferring data: As discussed, employing known peer-to-peer wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct) between devices was a conventional method for data exchange by 2012.
• Formatting data for web-based platform and uploading: Mobile applications routinely perform data formatting for backend web services and then upload the data. These are standard software development procedures.

Motivation for Combination: A PHOSITA would be motivated to simplify and automate the process of updating an online training log (as from Martin '213) with data from a mobile training computer like a bike computer. Utilizing a mobile communication device as a conduit via peer-to-peer wireless communication and then uploading the data to the web platform represents an obvious application of existing technologies to achieve greater efficiency and user convenience, eliminating manual data entry or wired connections.

Claim 29 (Device Claim)

Claim 29 describes a bike computer comprising sensors, a processor, memory, and wireless communication means for transmitting data to a training log.

This device claim would have been obvious based on the prior art and general knowledge in 2012:

• Bike computer with sensor(s), processor, memory: Bike computers existed as known devices prior to 2012, inherently including sensors (e.g., for speed, distance, cadence), a processor to collect data from these sensors, and memory to store the accumulated data. The patent states: "The bike computer includes at least one sensor for measuring data associated with a parameter of the athlete's training session; a processor configured to collect the training data from the at least one sensor; a memory for storing the training data collected by the processor."
• Wireless communications means for transmitting training data to a training log: Integrating wireless communication capabilities (e.g., Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi) into fitness devices, including bike computers, for data transfer was a known trend and an obvious improvement for enhancing user experience and facilitating integration with online platforms by 2012. The "training log" as a destination is consistent with online performance tracking systems like those contemplated by Martin '213.

Motivation for Combination: A PHOSITA would combine the core functionalities of a traditional bike computer (sensors, processor, memory) with known wireless communication means to provide a more convenient and modern device. The motivation would be to allow seamless, automated transfer of training data from the bike computer to an online training log, eliminating the need for manual data entry or wired connections, and aligning with the increasing integration of fitness devices with web-based platforms for comprehensive athlete tracking (e.g., as suggested by Martin '213).

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, a Person Having Ordinary Skill in the Art (PHOSITA) at the time of the invention (priority date October 19, 2012) would have found the independent claims of US Patent 10792537 obvious. The combinations of features taught or strongly suggested by Martin '213 (U.S. application Ser. No. 13/484,213) and Martin '232 (U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/705,232), along with prevalent general knowledge in web-based platforms, mobile computing, and athletic data management, would have led a PHOSITA to the claimed invention with a reasonable expectation of success and clear motivations for combining the elements to achieve improved functionality in remote athletic coaching and training management.