Patents by Inventor Jarkko Haataja

Jarkko Haataja has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10507358
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and a computer program for monitoring a fitness exercise are described. A plurality of heart-rate variability values and a plurality of exertion parameter values are measured during an exercise measured. The heart rate variability values correlate with the exertion parameter values through a human physiological mechanism, and the exertion parameter values characterize the physical exertion of the exercise. A mathematical correspondence is then constructed from the plurality of measured heart rate variability values and associated exertion parameter values. The mathematical correspondence describes correlation between the heart rate variability values and the exertion parameter values and the user's physiological state during the exercise. Then, the physical exertion of the exercise is monitored by applying the mathematical correspondence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: POLAR ELECTRO OY
    Inventors: Hannu Kinnunen, Jarkko Haataja, Tero Posio
  • Patent number: 9330238
    Abstract: Performance intensity zones are disclosed. An apparatus comprises one or more processors, and one or more memories storing instructions, that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to: obtain performance intensity data measured from a user with at least one measurement sensor during a first activity and/or a second activity; and classify the performance intensity data in relation to a plurality of predetermined performance intensity zones, wherein each performance intensity zone is predetermined by a first numerical range for the first activity, and a second numerical range for the second activity, wherein the first activity and the second activity are different types of sports or different types of physical activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: POLAR ELECTRO OY
    Inventors: Juho Rahko, Hannu Kinnunen, Harri Maatta, Jarkko Haataja, Tanja Kalliojarvi, Ville Peltola
  • Patent number: 8538691
    Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises a controller and a display. The controller receives vector data on a position of a user of the portable device from a satellite positioning sensor associated with the user, and scalar data on movement of the user from at least one motion sensor associated with the user. The controller stores data based on the vector data and feeds a scalar parameter proportional to the scalar data to the display. The display displays the scalar parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventors: Jarkko Haataja, Urpo Niemelä, Tero Posio
  • Patent number: 8206268
    Abstract: An apparatus, a method, and a computer program are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a processor. The processor is configured to obtain exercise data of a user from a measurement sensor, to identify a present exercise phase of an exercise from among a plurality of exercise phases on the basis of the exercise data, and to select a relevant display mode from among a plurality of display modes on the basis of the present exercise phase and a mapping between the display modes and the exercise phases, wherein the relevant display mode defines a set of display elements associated with the present exercise phase to be displayed to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventor: Jarkko Haataja
  • Publication number: 20120010478
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and a computer program for monitoring a fitness exercise are described. A plurality of heart-rate variability values and a plurality of exertion parameter values are measured during an exercise measured. The heart rate variability values correlate with the exertion parameter values through a human physiological mechanism, and the exertion parameter values characterize the physical exertion of the exercise. A mathematical correspondence is then constructed from the plurality of measured heart rate variability values and associated exertion parameter values. The mathematical correspondence describes correlation between the heart rate variability values and the exertion parameter values and the user's physiological state during the exercise. Then, the physical exertion of the exercise is monitored by applying the mathematical correspondence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: POLAR ELECTRO OY
    Inventors: Hannu Kinnunen, Jarkko Haataja, Tero Posio
  • Publication number: 20110105920
    Abstract: An apparatus, a method, and a computer program are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a processor. The processor is configured to obtain exercise data of a user from a measurement sensor, to identify a present exercise phase of an exercise from among a plurality of exercise phases on the basis of the exercise data, and to select a relevant display mode from among a plurality of display modes on the basis of the present exercise phase and a mapping between the display modes and the exercise phases, wherein the relevant display mode defines a set of display elements associated with the present exercise phase to be displayed to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: POLAR ELECTRO OY
    Inventor: Jarkko Haataja
  • Publication number: 20100099539
    Abstract: An apparatus, a method, and a computer program are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a processor. The processor is configured to obtain exercise data of a user from a measurement sensor, to identify a present exercise phase of an exercise from among a plurality of exercise phases on the basis of the exercise data, and to select a relevant display mode from among a plurality of display modes on the basis of the present exercise phase and a mapping between the display modes and the exercise phases, wherein the relevant display mode defines a set of display elements associated with the present exercise phase to be displayed to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: POLAR ELECTRO OY
    Inventor: Jarkko Haataja
  • Publication number: 20090278734
    Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises a controller and a display. The controller receives vector data on a position of a user of the portable device from a satellite positioning sensor associated with the user, and scalar data on movement of the user from at least one motion sensor associated with the user. The controller stores data based on the vector data and feeds a scalar parameter proportional to the scalar data to the display. The display displays the scalar parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventors: Jarkko Haataja, Urpo Niemela, Tero Posio