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Sensor Helmet Developments

Sensor Helmet Developments

CartoDB – Cloud based GPS visualization Back in April I had found ways to plot sensor readings using GPS Visualizer.  The website allowed me to upload my data and plot the results on a map.   Just recently I came across another online tool that has some enhanced features that made me take notice. CartoDB provides SaS that processes geospatial data and presents it in customized formats.  The helmet sensor readings will be geospatial data.  This will be ideal for that application….

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Heart of the matter – Bluetooth Low Energy

Heart of the matter – Bluetooth Low Energy

New phone means new things… My Android phone was ridiculously problematic.  The battery life wasn’t reliable and the reception spotty.  I finally conceded and replaced it with a iPhone 4s.  I have a 5s already and use a case on my bike to house it while travelling.  The new phone is a bit shorter than the 5s, so I thought I’d check with the case manufacturer for a 4s case. The manufacturer is Tigra Sports and they offer a variety of…

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Strava – Leading the pack in track data

Strava – Leading the pack in track data

Lately, something about Strava keeps me coming back for more.  This personal tracking app that runs on both iPhone and Android makes it a snap to log rides.  It’s not the simplicity or the details that has my attention, it’s the unseen potential.  The off the shelf app and plans offered by Strava don’t really give the casual onlooker an understanding of this.  It’s hidden in the myriad of API’s offered by third party developers. RaceShape.com has a site with three tools to enhance…

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Mapping Data – Open standards and transparency are key to value

Mapping Data – Open standards and transparency are key to value

I have been using GPS to record my biking for a few years now.  It started when I found Google’s MyTracks app in 2010, in preparation for my first STP ride.  The app was simple to use and I liked the fact that I could export track data.  This prompted me to use another program called TopoFusion.  The limits of the MyTracks app didn’t mater, because TopoFusion offered more features.  TopoFusion gave me a way to compare my rides and…

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