Advanced Metric Water Training Cord

Abstract

The illustrative embodiments provide a system and method for water-based training. Input is received to begin a training session for a user utilizing a cord system that is anchored. The training session is initiated utilizing the cord system. Sensor measurements associated with user actions and an environment are performed. Feedback is provided to the user during the training session. Metrics regarding the training session are reported from the cord system.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for water-based training, comprising:
 receiving input through a cord system to begin a training session for a user utilizing the cord system that is anchored;   initiating a training session utilizing the cord system;   performing sensor measurements associated with user actions and an environment;   providing feedback to the user during the training session; and   reporting metrics regarding the training session from the cord system.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 receiving user preferences for implanting the training session.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the cord system includes an elastomeric tether connected to one or more force sensors for measuring forces generated by the user. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the cord system attaches to floating equipment of the user, clothing, a strap, or a harness. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the cord system communications with one or more wireless devices to provide the feedback to the user. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the feedback includes instructions for the training session. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the metrics includes at least duration of the training session, maximum force exerted, and average force exerted. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the cord system is waterproof and utilized while the user is in the water. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the metrics are communicated to one or more authorized devices associated with the cord system. 
     
     
         10 . A cord system for water-based training, comprising:
 an interface attaching to a user or equipment in water;   an elastomeric band connected to the interface;   a sensor interface connected to the elastomeric band for performing measurements;   logic in communication with the sensor interface implementing a training session for a user, wherein the logic provides feedback directly or indirectly to the user; and   an anchor anchoring the elastomeric band.   
     
     
         11 . The cord system of  claim 10 , wherein the interface attaches to floating equipment of the user, attaches to or is integrated with clothing of the user, is a strap for attaching to a user, or is a harness for attaching to a user. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein sensor interface includes a force interface for measuring forces applied to the elastomeric band by the user or equipment. 
     
     
         13 . The cord system of  claim 10 , wherein the anchor attaches to a side of a body of water. 
     
     
         14 . The cord system of  claim 13 , wherein the sensor interface includes a transceiver for communicating with one or more wireless devices. 
     
     
         15 . The cord system of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 a user interface for receiving commands from a user and providing feedback.   
     
     
         16 . The cord system of  claim 10 , wherein the feedback instructs the user regarding effort to expend. 
     
     
         17 . A cord system for water-based training, comprising:
 an interface attaching to a user or equipment in water;   an elastomeric band connected to the interface;   a sensor interface connected to the elastomeric band for performing measurements;   logic for implementing a training session for a user, wherein the logic provides feedback directly or indirectly to the user; and   an interchangeable anchor anchoring the elastomeric band.   
     
     
         18 . The cord system of  claim 17 , wherein the user controls the cord system utilizing an application executed by a wireless device that communicates with the cord system through an interface. 
     
     
         19 . The cord system of  claim 18 , wherein the cord system communicates instructions for the user to train through the wireless device. 
     
     
         20 . The cord system of  claim 17 , wherein an anchor attaches to a side of a body of the water.