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Steve Jobs Wants to [CLAP] Pump... You Up!

The curious folks at Apple Insider have dug up some very interesting looking patent filings recently. It looks like Apple is taking their Nike + iPod initiative to a new level with a full-fledged “digital fitness companion”. The system would include an iTunes-like application (or perhaps integrated into iTunes?), HR sensor, and a slick looking UI for the iPhone and iPod Touch. There are a bunch of interesting screen mockups shown as well.