Athletic Watch

Abstract

A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. An electronic module is removably attached to the wristband. The electronic module has a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user, the device comprising:
 a wristband configured to be worn by the user, the wristband having a first length and a separate second length;   an electronic module attached at a first side to a proximal end of the first length of the wristband and attached at a second side to a proximal end of the second length of the wristband, the electronic module including a controller for monitoring athletic performance of the user, and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller;   a USB connector operably connected to the controller and fully integrated into a distal end of the first length of the wristband, the USB connector pivotally connected to a housing, and configured to pivot between a first position with the USB connector extending transversely from the housing, and a second position with the USB connector completely contained within the housing; and   an electronic cable assembly extending along, and integrally-molded into the first length of the wristband between the proximal end and the distal end,   wherein the electronic cable assembly connects the electronic module to the USB connector.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the wristband is flexible. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein when the wristband is wrapped around the wrist of a user, the distal end of the first length of the wristband is connected to an underside of the second length of the wristband. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the distal end of the first length of the wristband is connected to the underside of the second length of the wristband by the use of a post connection system. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the post connection system includes a post located at the underside of the first length of the wristband, wherein the post is configured to connect to one of a plurality of holes located on the second length of the wristband. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module has a screen. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the user inputs include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein electronic leads of the USB connector are covered when in the second position. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of user inputs including a first user input operable along an x-axis direction, a second user input operable along a y-axis direction, and a third user input operable along a z-axis direction. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first length of the wristband is formed from a two-shot injection molding around the electronic cable assembly.