Apple developing digital fitness system

Posted by Dennis Sellers Apple ico Mar 27, 2008 at 11:03am

Apple is apparently developing a digital fitness companion system based around its iPhone and iPod touch.

A series of patent filings discovered by AppleInsider provides an overview of four distinct components that will comprise the system, including an iTunes-like software application, hardware-based heart rate and physiological sensors, a rewards tracker, and a component to facilitate synchronous group activities.

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