Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for authoring animated human movement examples with scored movement segments. The computer-implemented method includes pre-processing with pre-segmented movement wherein start and end frames of a movement segment have been defined automatically to create a Standard Movement Library. The computer-implemented method also includes post-processing with pre-segmented routine wherein start and end frames of each individual movement has been defined to produce a virtual exercise class. Further, the computer-implemented method includes segmenting a routine into individual movements to create a timeline of movements that produces a score for the players, wherein the routine is recorded by the instructor. Furthermore, the computer-implemented method includes concatenating a plurality of routines in any order to create a full exercise class and creating score-able virtual exercise classes in the pre-processing and post-processing phases.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for authoring animated human movement examples with scored movement segments. The computer-implemented method includes pre-processing with pre-segmented movement wherein start and end frames of a movement segment have been defined automatically to create a Standard Movement Library. The computer-implemented method also includes post-processing with pre-segmented routine wherein start and end frames of each individual movement has been defined to produce a virtual exercise class. Further, the computer-implemented method includes segmenting a routine into individual movements to create a timeline of movements that produces a score for the players, wherein the routine is recorded by the instructor. Furthermore, the computer-implemented method includes concatenating a plurality of routines in any order to create a full exercise class and creating score-able virtual exercise classes in the pre-processing and post-processing phases.

Abstract: A system and method for allowing a person to remotely participate in a group exercise program and receive feedback without being physically present at a health fitness studio with a live instructor. A computer system is used to record the movements of group exercise instructors in the form of an instructor file and subsequently show the instructor in the form of a video or an avatar or other animated representation on a display at the remote participant's location. The movements of remote participants are captured by networked computers or integrated game consoles equipped with motion capturing cameras operating in conjunction with 3D full body capture software. The movement data captured by the camera system is transmitted to a remote server. The server can place a representation of participants in a participant-selectable virtual scene such as a fitness studio or outdoor location.