Patents by Inventor Tero Posio

Tero Posio 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).

  • Publication number: 20230068647
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for adapting a training program of a user, including: storing a database including measurement data of physical exercises the user has performed, the measurement data including at least one of heart activity measurement data and motion measurement data; receiving a user input to select a weekly template for the training program, the weekly template including a training schedule including a plurality of pre-programmed repeating exercises on the weekly template; receiving a user input indicating a repeating exercise the user indicates to perform outside the training program; acquiring, from the database on the basis of the user input indicating the repeating exercise, measurement data of past one or more physical exercises of the repeating exercise; determining, on the basis of the measurement data, a training effect of the past one or more physical exercises and determining at least one repeating physical exercise of the training schedule providing a training effect closest to the
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventors: Harri Määttä, Tero Posio, Mika Rahja, Daniela Olstad, Katri Loukusa, Jonna Puurunen, Topi Korhonen
  • Publication number: 20210228152
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method estimates sleep quality of a user. A related computer system, a computer program product, and a data structure are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventors: Kaisu Martinmäki, Topi Korhonen, Kari Säynäjäkangas, Nuutti Santaniemi, Tero Posio, Pertti Puolakanaho, Elias Pekonen
  • Patent number: 10993656
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method estimates sleep quality of a user. A related computer system, a computer program product, and a data structure are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventors: Kaisu Martinmäki, Topi Korhonen, Kari Säynäjäkangas, Nuutti Santaniemi, Tero Posio, Pertti Puolakanaho, Elias Pekonen
  • Publication number: 20200367748
    Abstract: A measurement system includes one or more sensor devices that measure physiological measurement data; an apparatus including a portable electronic device and/or server computer that performs operations including receiving the physiological measurement data from the sensor device; associating the physiological measurement data with a user account of the user; determining whether the received physiological measurement data includes physiological measurement data required by an algorithm; as a response to determining that the received physiological measurement data includes physiological measurement data required by the algorithm, performing the algorithm; and as a response to determining that the received physiological measurement data includes the physiological measurement data required by the algorithm included in a coaching category that is in an inactive state, changing the coaching category to an active state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventors: Tero Posio, Lotta Ronnberg, Petteri Siekkinen
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20180242902
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method estimates sleep quality of a user. A related computer system, a computer program product, and a data structure are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventors: Kaisu Martinmäki, Topi Korhonen, Kari Säynäjäkangas, Nuutti Santaniemi, Tero Posio, Pertti Puolakanaho, Elias Pekonen
  • Publication number: 20170340920
    Abstract: A method for physiological monitoring of a user includes: acquiring, by an apparatus, physiological measurement data of the user, wherein the physiological measurement data is obtained using one or more sensor units; associating the physiological measurement data with a user account of the user, wherein the user account includes a plurality of coaching categories, and each coaching category includes one or more algorithms; determining whether the acquired physiological measurement data includes data required by at least one of the algorithms; and as a response to determining that the acquired physiological measurement data includes the required data for the at least one algorithm, performing the at least one algorithm. The performing causing an output of coaching-category-specific instructions to the user in each of the coaching categories including the at least one performed algorithm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Tero Posio, Lotta Ronnberg, Petteri Siekkinen
  • Patent number: 8768445
    Abstract: There is provided electronic device, comprising: a receiving unit configured to receive heart rate data generated by a heart rate measuring system; a calculation unit configured to calculate heart rate variation data on the basis of the received heart rate data. The electronic device further comprises: a processing unit configured to analyse the calculated heart rate variation data in comparison with the corresponding heart rate data, and to determine at least one threshold value for fat burning on the basis of the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventors: Hannu Kinnunen, Juuso Nissilä, Tero Posio, Ulla Salmi
  • 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: 8169326
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable electronic device and computer software product. The portable electronic device comprises a motion detector for generating motion data characterizing the local movement of the portable electronic device, a motion intensity determiner for determining a instantaneous motion intensity value of the user of the portable electronic device from the motion data, and an active time counter for determining an active time accumulation that sums up the time periods, during which the instantaneous motion intensity value meets predefined activity criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventors: Arto Niva, Hannu Kinnunen, Tero Posio, Ilkka Heikkila
  • 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: 20100197403
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable electronic device and computer software product. The portable electronic device comprises a motion detector for generating motion data characterizing the local movement of the portable electronic device, a motion intensity determiner for determining a instantaneous motion intensity value of the user of the portable electronic device from the motion data, and an active time counter for determining an active time accumulation that sums up the time periods, during which the instantaneous motion intensity value meets predefined activity criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: POLAR ELECTRO OY
    Inventors: Arto Niva, Hannu Kinnunen, Tero Posio, IIkka Heikkila
  • Patent number: 7728723
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable electronic device and computer software product. The portable electronic device comprises a motion detector for generating motion data characterizing the local movement of the portable electronic device, a motion intensity determiner for determining a instantaneous motion intensity value of the user of the portable electronic device from the motion data, and an active time counter for determining an active time accumulation that sums up the time periods, during which the instantaneous motion intensity value meets predefined activity criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventors: Arto Niva, Hannu Kinnunen, Tero Posio, Ilkka Heikkilä
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20090156944
    Abstract: There is provided electronic device, comprising: a receiving unit configured to receive heart rate data generated by a heart rate measuring system; a calculation unit configured to calculate heart rate variation data on the basis of the received heart rate data. The electronic device further comprises: a processing unit configured to analyse the calculated heart rate variation data in comparison with the corresponding heart rate data, and to determine at least one threshold value for fat burning on the basis of the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: POLAR ELECTRO OY
    Inventors: Hannu Kinnunen, Juuso Nissila, Tero Posio, Ulla Salmi
  • Publication number: 20070249470
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable electronic device and computer software product. The portable electronic device comprises a motion detector for generating motion data characterizing the local movement of the portable electronic device, a motion intensity determiner for determining a instantaneous motion intensity value of the user of the portable electronic device from the motion data, and an active time counter for determining an active time accumulation that sums up the time periods, during which the instantaneous motion intensity value meets predefined activity criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Arto Niva, Hannu Kinnunen, Tero Posio, IIkka Heikkila