07-08-2010, 04:14 PM
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Android and the Tour de France
I know a lot of you probably don't follow cycling quite as much as I do, however, pro cycling team HTC-Columbia recently unveiled a project undertaken with sponsor HTC and Google. Riders carry HTC Legend mobile phones with them during each stage (housed in a small bag beneath the saddle and weighing under 200g in total) and they're paired with each rider's SRM power meters and speed sensors via the ANT+ wireless protocol. Assuming the riders are within range of a cell tower, this lets team staff track each rider's speed, cadence, power output, heart rate, and even exact position via the phone's on-board GPS in real time – thus aiding the team's ability to make tactical decisions while also providing a better snapshot of each rider's condition.
Does Android natively sync with ANT+ wireless protocol? Or can that be achieved through an application? Spectators can view the data themselves via several locations, including Google, SRM, and the HTC-Columbia team page.  late, Coz
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