CONNECTED FITNESS TECHNOLOGY FOR SLIDE BOARDS

Abstract

A slide board system that includes a slide board, a first bumper selectively connected to the slide board and positioned at a first end of the slide board, the first bumper comprising one or more sensors, a second bumper selectively connected to the slide board and positioned at a second end of the slide board opposite the first end, a processing system including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions include receiving a data from the one or more sensors, calculating a plurality of metrics from the data, and outputting the metrics to a display.

Description

FIELD

The disclosure relates generally to a system that includes a slide board, one or more bumpers, a processor, and a memory. In particular, but not exclusively, the disclosure relates to a smart slide board system for exercise, for example.

BACKGROUND

Analog slide board systems provide personal exercise equipment that result in untracked and unknown exercise activity. The untracked and unknown exercise activity may also be disconnected from a fitness community and may be difficult for users to understand and track the exercise they have performed.

Accordingly, there exists a need for improved slide board systems as disclosed herein.

SUMMARY

Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a slide board system. The slide board system may include a slide board, a first bumper selectively connected to the slide board and positioned at a first end of the slide board, the first bumper comprising one or more sensors, a second bumper selectively connected to the slide board and positioned at a second end of the slide board opposite the first end, and a processing system including a processor and a memory. The memory storing instructions including receiving a data from the one or more sensors, calculating a plurality of metrics from the data, and outputting the metrics to a display.

In some embodiments, the plurality of metrics comprise at least one of a speed, a peak force, Calories burned, distance, heart rate, pace, and combinations thereof. The instructions may include calculating a metabolic equivalent based on the data.

In some embodiments, the first bumper and the second bumper are selectively connected to the slide board via one or more posts. The second bumper may be connectable to a plurality of positions along the length of the slide board.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include an exercise tracking system. The exercise tracking system may include at least one sensor connectable to a user, a slide board system including one or more bumpers and a slide surface, and a processing system including a processor and a memory. The memory storing instructions including receiving a data from the at least one sensor, calculating a plurality of metrics from the data, and outputting the metrics to a display.

In some embodiments, the at least one sensor measures metrics of a user, the metrics including at least one of a heart rate of a user, a blood pressure of a user, a temperature of a user, a speed, an acceleration, a direction change, a number of slides, a distance, a force.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a slide board, a first bumper selectively connected to the slide board and positioned at a first end of the slide board, a second bumper selectively connected to the slide board and positioned at a second end of the slide board opposite the first end, at least one sensor connectable to the user, and a processing system including a processor and a memory. The memory storing instructions that include receiving a data from the one or more sensors, calculating a plurality of metrics from the data, and outputting the metrics to a display.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the disclosed principles.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front, top perspective view of a slide board system, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 illustrates a front, left perspective view of the slide board system of FIG. 1 with a mat removed, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 illustrates a front, right perspective view of the slide board system of FIG. 1, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 illustrates a front, right exploded perspective view of the slide board system of FIG. 1, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 illustrates a partial front, right perspective view of the slide board system of FIG. 1, consistent with the embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 illustrates a front, top perspective view of a slide board system, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 illustrates a front, right perspective view of the slide board system of FIG. 6, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 illustrates a top, right perspective view of a slide board system, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of a bumper of the slide board system of FIG. 8 with a top of the bumper inverted for viewing, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary sensor that may be used in a slide board system, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary sensor that may be used in a slide board system, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary processing system compatible with a slide board system, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary graph of calculated metabolic equivalents (MET) as MET vs. speed (mph), consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 15 illustrates exemplary processing devices, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 16 illustrates a journey map for a user of a slide board system application, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 17 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 18 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 19 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 20 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 21 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 22 is a block diagram of an exemplary server with which the systems, methods, and apparatuses of the present disclosure may be implemented;

FIG. 23A is a block diagram of an exemplary user device with which the systems, methods, and apparatus of the present disclosure may be implemented;

FIG. 23B is a side view of the exemplary user device of FIG. 23A;

FIG. 24 illustrates an exemplary view of a wearable sensor, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 25 illustrates an exemplary view of a wearable sensor compatible with a slide board system, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed in further detail below, embodiments of the present disclosure may provide slide board systems that may be used for personal exercise. Presently disclosed embodiments may offer advantages over systems that do not track metrics for slide board systems and do not provide a connected exercise experience for users.

Turning now to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a slide board assembly 100, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. Slide board assembly 100 may include a slide board 102, a first bumper 104, and a second bumper 106 positioned on an opposite end of slide board 102 from first bumper 104.

Slide board 100 may include an upper surface 108 that is smooth and may have a relatively low coefficient of friction along the entire upper surface 108. The low coefficient of friction may allow a user to utilize slide board assembly 100 for personal exercise, for example, a user may slide between first bumper 104 and second bumper 106 as will be described in more detail below. Slide board 100 may be rectangular in shape in order to position the first bumper 104 and second bumper 106 at opposing ends along a long side of rectangular slide board 100. Slide board 100 may be constructed from at least one of plastic (e.g. polypropylene or polyethylene), coated metal, glass lined metal (e.g. enameled steel), etc. In some embodiments, slide board 100 may be magnetic, which may allow for magnetic connection of additional components to slide board 100. In a non-limiting embodiment, slide board 100 may be 6 feet long and 19.75 inches wide, and 0.5 inches thick. In another non-limiting embodiment, slide board 100 may be 5 feet long, 19.75 inches wide, and 0.5 inches thick.

First bumper 104 and second bumper 106 may extend across the width of slide board 100 and may have a height that extends vertically away from upper surface 108. In some embodiments, the first bumper 104 and the second bumper 106 may have the same exterior shape and dimensions. In a non-limiting embodiment, the bumpers 104, 106 may be 3 inches thick. The bumpers 104, 106 may be formed of any suitable shape, including, but not limited to rectangular, square, oblong, triangular, trapezoidal, or any other shape. As illustrated, bumpers 104, 106 may each be formed as an oblong shape that extends across the width of slide board 100. In other embodiments, the first bumper 104 and second bumper 106 may have different shapes and different dimensions.

The bumpers 104, 106 may be connected to slide board assembly 100 via posts 110 that may selectively secure bumpers 104, 106 to slide board 102. In some embodiments, posts 110 may extend through slide board 102 and extend vertically away from top surface 108. Posts 110 may be shaped as a male connection that may be received in respective female recesses on opposing ends of each bumper 104, 106. The connection between posts 110 and bumpers 104, 106 may include an interference fit that allows the bumpers 104, 106 to be slid onto posts 110 to secure the bumpers 104, 106 to slide board assembly 100.

At least one of bumpers 104, 106 may include one or more sensors and may be configured to collect data received from the one or more sensors for communication to the user device for further processing. The sensors and data processing will be described in more detail below.

Slide board assembly 100 may further include a training bumper 112 that may not connect to posts 110 and may be moveable along the top surface 108. In some embodiments, training bumper 112 may be wider than bumpers 104, 106, and may allow for a user to shorten the distance between bumpers 104, 106.

FIG. 2 illustrates a front, left perspective view of slide board system 100. Training bumper 112 may be moveable and may be positioned off of and away from slide board 102. In some embodiments, training bumper may be positioned away from slide board 102 so that a user may view training bumper 112 while using slide board 102. Training bumper 112 may include a flange 114 that may fold flat onto a top of training block 112 and may fold away from the top surface of training block 112 to an upward position as illustrated in FIG. 2. In the upward position, flange 114 may support a mobile device 116 such as a tablet, a mobile phone, a computer, a display, or any other device that may be suitable to display information to a user. The information may include personal fitness information, personal fitness instruction, or any other suitable display information. The display information will be described in more detail below. The information may be processed by a processing assembly and/or at the user device, and the information may be calculated based on data obtained by the slide board system 100.

Slide board system 100 may further include an exercise mat 120. Exercise mat 120 may be the same size as slide board 102 or slightly smaller than slide board 102 so that exercise mat 120 may cover slide board 102 and may protect upper surface 108 when slide board system 100 is not in use. Exercise mat 120 may connect to slide board 102 via any suitable connection mechanisms that include, but are not limited to: magnetic connections, hooked connections, friction connection, etc. As illustrated, exercise mat 120 may include magnets 122 positioned near each corner of exercise mat 120. Magnets 122 may connect exercise mat 120 to slide board 102 via a magnetic connection.

FIG. 3 illustrates slide board system 100 in a storage position, where exercise mat 120 is connected to slide board 102. Slide board 100 may connect together to provide compact storage of slide board system 100.

FIG. 3 also illustrates that bumpers 104, 106 may be removed from slide board assembly 100. In some embodiments, bumpers 104, 106 may be removed from slide board assembly 100 for charging. Bumpers 104, 106 may each include a charging port 130 that allows a power cord 132 to connect to the bumper 104, 106 and charge a battery (not shown) in each bumper 104, 106.

Bumpers 104, 106 may further include buttons 134 that may serve as a power button to turn the bumpers 104, 106 on and off. Bumpers 104, 106 may further include indicators 140 that may provide an indication of the battery level of the bumper 104, 106. Indicators 140 may be optical indicators such as lights or light emitting diodes (LEDs). In some embodiments, indicators 140 may include an array of LEDs that may illuminate in succession to show the battery level of the bumper 104, 106.

As described above, posts 110 may be shaped as a male connection that may be received in respective recesses 144 on opposing ends of each bumper 104, 106. Recesses 144 may be positioned on each end of each bumper 104, 106 and may have a curved shape to receive a curved shape of posts 110. In other embodiments, recesses 144 may take any suitable shape to receive any suitable posts 110.

FIG. 4 illustrates posts 110 may extend through apertures 150 positioned on each end of slide board 102. Apertures 150 may extend across the width of slide board 150 and receive each post 110 on each end of slide board 102. Alternatively, each post may have a separate aperture 150.

FIG. 5 illustrates training bumper 112 may include a flange 114 that may fold flat onto a top of training block 112 and may fold away from the top surface of training bumper 112 to an upward position as illustrated in FIG. 2. In some embodiments, training bumper 112 may also include an internal compartment 152 that may be used to store booties 154, cleaning supplies 156, towels 158, and other peripherals. Booties 154 may be low-friction foot coverings that may receive a foot of a user and may be sized to receive a user's foot with or without the user wearing a shoe. As described in more detail below, booties 154 may include one or more sensors that may track the movement of a user wearing the booties 154. Alternatively, or in addition to booties 154, slide board system 100, 200 may include a wearable sensor 600 that will be described in more detail below.

FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate another embodiment of a slide board system 200, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. Slide board system 200 may include a slide board 202, a first bumper 204, and a second bumper 206 positioned on an opposite end of slide board 202 from first bumper 204. Slide board 200 may include an upper surface 208 that is smooth and may have a uniform coefficient of friction along the entire upper surface 208. Slide board system 200 may share features with slide board system 100, including having at least one bumper 204, 206 that includes one or more sensors.

Positions of bumpers 204, 206 of slide board system 200 may be adjusted. For example, the position of bumper 206 may be adjustable along the length of slide board 202 and a bottom surface 207 may provide a frame for the adjustment of bumper 206 and posts 210. Post 210 that connects to bumper 206 may be moveable and may be captured from below. While bumper 206 may be adjustable, bumper 204 may be fixed and may provide additional stability on the non-adjustable side.

In some embodiments, slide board 202 may be slightly narrower than slide board 102 in order to accommodate the adjustability of at least one of bumpers 204, 206. Slide board 102 may further include a non-slip surface 209 near the opposite end of slide board 202 from bumper 204.

FIG. 8 illustrates a slide board system 300, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. Slide board system 300 may share similar features as slide board system 100 and slide board system 200 described above. In some embodiments, slide board system 300 may be interchangeable with or identical to slide board system 100 or slide board system 200 described above. Accordingly, slide board system 300 may include a slide board 302, a first bumper 304, and a second bumper 306. In a non-limiting embodiment, slide board 302 may be six (6) feet long by 19.75 inches wide. Slide board system 300 may further include processing system 315 that may be connected to one or more sensors of bumper 304.

FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of bumper 304 of the slide board system 300 with a top 321 of bumper 304 inverted and separated from a bottom 324 of bumper 304 for viewing. Top 321 may include a pad 322 and a chamber 323 that may be configured to receive bottom 324 of bumper 304. Pad 322 may be positioned on a side of top 321 that faces inward towards slide board 302. Chamber 323 may be recessed and may be configured to receive bottom 324, which may include one or more sensors 325, and bottom 324 may include a frame 327 to which one or more sensors 325 may be connected. In a non-limiting embodiment, bumper 304 may include two sensors 325 positioned on each end of bumper 304. In other embodiments, bumper 304 may include a plurality of sensors 325 (e.g., sensors 325, 326) spaced across bumper 304. In another embodiment, bumper 304 may include a single sensor 325 centrally positioned on bumper 304. In some embodiments, bumper 304 may include one or more sensors (e.g., sensors 325, 326) and bumper 306 may not include sensors. In some embodiments, bumper 306 may include one or more sensors and bumper 304 may not include sensors. In other embodiments, bumpers 304, 306 may each include one or more sensors.

FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate sensors 325 and sensor 326 that may be implemented in bumper 304. Sensors 325, 326 may be any suitable form of sensor that may detect a force applied against bumper 304. In some embodiments, sensors 325, 326 may be or may include load cells, accelerometers, gyroscopes, impact sensors, flex sensors, capacitive sensors, piezoelectric accelerometers, linear variable differential transformers, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, sensors 325, 326 may register a plurality of measurements, the plurality of measurements may include one or more of a force, an acceleration, an impact, a displacement, a variation of impact, an impact area, a velocity, a direction, or any other suitable measurement. The plurality of measurements may be registered by sensors 325, 326 as one or more data points that may be communicated to processing system 315, as described in more detail below.

In some embodiments, sensors 325, 326 may operate similar to a stiff spring, in that as a force is applied against sensors 325, 326, they deform or bend slightly. In some embodiments, a strain gage 327 may be attached to the sensor. Strain gage 327 may measure the deformation of sensors 325, 326 due to the force applied to the sensors 325, 326.

FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary processing system 315 of slide board system 300. Processing system 315 may include a processor 350 and memory that may receive measurements from sensors 325, 326. Processor 350 may receive data from sensors 325, 326 and may be connected to a user device such as a phone, tablet, or computer via wired or wireless connection. Processor 350 may further include a memory that stores instructions and computer readable media.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented using at least one processor, e.g., processor 350. In some embodiments, the at least one processor may comprise a microprocessor, or other electronic circuitry capable of carrying out the instructions of a computer program by performing the operations specified by the instructions. Alternatively or concurrently, the at least one processor may comprise one or more special-purpose device built consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure using suitable circuit elements, e.g., one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or the like.

Processing system 315 may further include one or more amplifiers 352 that may connect to the one or more sensors 325, 326. In some embodiments, the amplifiers 352 may amplify the signal to be received and read by processor 350.

Processing system 315 may further include a display 354 that may display output data from processor 350.

Processing system 315 may further include a power source 356. Power source 356 may be a portable power source such as a battery that may allow processing system 315 to be mobile, and not restricted to a connection to a wall outlet or a fixed power source. In other embodiments, the power source 356 may be a wall outlet or a fixed power source.

Processing system 315 may include a printed circuit board (PCB) 358 for providing electrical connections between components of processing system 315. In other embodiments, processing system 315 may be integrated onto a chip or microchip. For example, chip 360 and microchip 362 shown in FIG. 15. In other embodiments, PCB 358 may include electrical components, along with a microcontroller, or multiple microcontrollers and Integrated Circuits (ICs). In some embodiments, PCB 358 may include a custom purpose-made PCBA with components and circuitry needed for this specific device, which may include microcontroller(s), amplifiers, resistors, capacitors, diodes, connectors, harnesses. etc.

FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface 400 that displays data output from processing system 315. Graphical user interface 400 may display data relevant to a user of any of slide board assemblies 100, 200, 300. A user may utilize slide board assemblies 100, 200, 300 for personal exercise, and graphical user interface 400 may illustrate data related to the user's exercise. This graphical data may be displayed on the user device such as phone, tablet, computer.

Graphical user interface 400 may include real-time data 402 that may also be instantaneous data. Real-time data 402 may include current force on the bumper (in pounds ‘lbs’), the last peak force (i.e. the maximum force in pounds a user pushed on the bumper during a previous interaction or slide), current pace (slides per minute or other similar metric), current speed (miles per hour ‘mph’ or other similar metric), and current MET. “MET” is a ratio of a user's working metabolic rate relative to the user's resting metabolic rate. Metabolic rate is the rate of energy expended per unit of time.

Graphical user interface 400 may also include time data and charts 404. Time data and charts 404 may include charts that track data over time during a workout. For example, time data and charts 404 may include: total time elapsed (which may start with a user's first slide), force in pounds as a function of time, peak force per slide as a function of time, etc.

Graphical user interface 400 may further include summary data 406 which may provide a summary or bulk data of a current workout session. Summary data 406 may include a slide count, calories burned (kcal), total distance slid (miles), average pace (in slides-per-minute ‘SPM’), average speed (in mph), etc.

FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary MET graph that displays the MET vs. speed in miles per hour. To produce the MET graph, slide board system 100, 200, or 300 may calculate a user's sliding speed in miles per hour by calculating the “slides per minute” multiplied by the length of the slide board 102, 202, or 302, and determines the user's MET (as described below). The calculated MET may be used to calculate calories burned using this formula:

Calories Burned (kcal)=MET*UserWeight (kg)*time (hrs)

In some embodiments, MET may be based on a linear function which scales accordingly with the user's effort (which could be measured in pace, speed, force, etc.) shown below:

y=1.02(x)+1.8

The minimum MET is 1.8, and the maximum MET is 12. The minimum MET of 1.8 was found through research to be the assumed MET value of a person who is standing upright. The MET of 12 may refer to a maximum exertion of exercise, which may refer to a sprint, a slide sprint, or any other exercise that may be at or near maximum exertion for any given user.

FIG. 15 illustrates electronic chips 360, 362 that may be implemented as processing system 315 or as a part of processing system 315 (e.g., to replace processor 350). In some embodiments, chips 360, 362 may have Bluetooth and/or WiFi and/or other capabilities that allow processing system 315 to output data to an external device such as phone, tablet, or computer that is connected wirelessly (e.g., via Bluetooth connection) to chips 360, 362. Bluetooth connection may provide a faster, more polished demonstration of data to a user.

FIG. 16 illustrates a journey map 450 that a user may follow when setting up a mobile application for use with a slide board system (e.g., slide board systems 100, 200, 300).

Journey map 450 may include new user setup which may include a functional side of the application experience. New user setup may include an account or profile setup, connection to a board (e.g. board 102, 202, 302), settings, etc.

Journey map 450 may further include selecting a user type between beginner, intermediate, and professional. Beginners needing to learn the basics of sliding may be shown an introduction to sliding video or interactive steps, while advanced users may immediately select goals and daily metrics. A beginner may also be brought to a first-time safety list or a first workout with explanations.

FIG. 17 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface 500 showing an exemplary workout library home screen. The workout library home screen may allow users to either take a class or quick start in a just slide mode. The class workouts may be shown, and it may also be easy to start a Challenge of Just Slide session. Classes may be recommended classes based on mood, goal, popularity, etc., to make it easy to find the best class for any given user. Users may be able to set goals or join challenges/series to easily navigate options, and see which classes are popular with other users. Additionally, the workout library home screen may include community slide features and live slides.

FIG. 18 provides an exemplary graphical user interface 550 illustrating a class workout. Graphical user interface 550 shows an instructor led class experience, which may include a video or stream of an instructor. User metrics may be optimized for a general class experience, which may include customizable view states. Graphical user interface 550 may include a possibility for different workouts having slightly different metric displays. Graphical user interface 550 may also provide for tagging of a class style, with different class styles corresponding to different data displays. In some embodiments, users may have an option to play their own music with class (integrated or external options). In some embodiments, the primary metrics that remain on graphical user interface 550 may include the time and the class progress. In some embodiments, the optional data may include calories, total slides, distance, pace, and hear rate. The optional data may be displayed on graphical user interface 550 or may be hidden from graphical user interface 550. Other embodiments may include a leaderboard that may include a list of users that may each be using a respective slide board. The leaderboard may list the users in any particular order or ranking, which may include a speed ranking, a distance ranking, a MET ranking, a number of slides ranking, a heart rate ranking, a calories burned ranking, or any other suitable order or ranking. Other embodiments may include a start sliders display which may show a countdown until a slide workout may begin. Other embodiments may include camera integration which may include simultaneous streaming of a user and an instructor, where a camera may be recording a user and a camera may be recording an instructor. In this embodiment, an instructor may be able to provide demonstrations of slide board exercises and a user may be able to record and/or stream the user's slide exercises in real time or after a workout is completed. In some embodiments, slide board system may be compatible with streaming services and streaming devices that may allow a user to connect the slide board system with an external display that may allow for streaming of instructors and for streaming of user's during a workout session.

In some embodiments, camera integration may allow for a camera to track the motion of a user and the camera may provide the motion tracked data to a processing system (e.g., processing system 315) that may calculate user metrics such as MET, distance, number of slides, speed, etc. based on the motion tracking data. In other embodiments, a user may also wear a connectable device, the connectable device may be a wearable biometrics sensor that may be capable of measuring user data that may include a heart rate, a blood pressure, a temperature, a speed, an acceleration, a direction change, a number of slides, a distance, a force, or combinations thereof. The wearable biometrics sensor may be connectable to or compatible with slide board system 100, 200, 300 and may provide data resulting from the user data to slide board system 100, 200, 300 and/or may communicate the user data to one or more display devices such as a streaming device that may display the user data to the user or to the instructor.

FIG. 19 illustrates a graphical user interface 560 that may connect slide board metrics and use the metrics to motivate users to complete challenges. Graphical user interface 560 may include data centric visualizations such as: status/progress motivating visual, tailored visual for a challenge goal, a build your own or select an existing workout, a countdown clock before a workout starts. In some embodiments, graphical user interface 560 may include primary metrics that include time, challenge metric, e.g. total slides or distance slid. In some embodiments, optional data may include optional data that may include calories, total slides, distance, pace, force, heart rate, etc. In other embodiments, graphical user interface 560 may include a leaderboard and camera integration.

FIG. 20 illustrates another graphical user interface 570 consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. Graphical user interface 570 may display a simple slide mode that has a customizable data display, which may appeal to different slide users. In some embodiments, graphical user interface 570 may include a performance mode that is metric driven and displays metrics such as slides per minute (SPM), total slides, miles, calories, heartbeats per minute (BPM), etc. In other embodiments, graphical user interface 570 may have a meditative mode that allows a user to just slide. In each of the performance mode and the meditative mode, graphical user interface 570 may display the slide time.

FIG. 21 illustrates a graphical user interface 640 that may provide an activity summary. Graphical user interface 640 may illustrate a class or challenge wrap up with a detailed data summary and personalized progress feedback. In some embodiments, graphical user interface 640 may include a graphical display of the workout and metrics, a shareable Oomph score, shareable achievements, ability to rank the performance compared to past efforts and other sliders, an option to pick another workout and keep the session going (e.g., 10 minute recovery workout or a 3 minute sprint), and may display community suggestions to help me find other sliders. As used herein, an “Oomph score” may refer to a calculated value that may be calculated by processing a plurality of measurements which, as described above, may include a force, an acceleration, an impact, a displacement, a variation of impact, an impact area, a velocity, a direction, or any other suitable measurement measured by sensors 325, 326.

FIG. 22 illustrates an exemplary server 600 that may be implemented with processing system 315 described above. As depicted in FIG. 22, server 600 includes a processor 601. Processor 601 may comprise a single processor or a plurality of processors. For example, processor 601 may comprise a CPU, a GPU, a reconfigurable array (e.g., an FPGA or other ASIC), or the like.

Processor 601 may be in operable connection with a memory 603, an input/output module 605, and a network interface controller (NIC) 607. Memory 603 may comprise a single memory or a plurality of memories. In addition, memory 603 may comprise volatile memory, non-volatile memory, or a combination thereof. As depicted in FIG. 22, memory 603 may store one or more operating system 609 and program instructions 611 for force sensing and calculation of metrics for use in the slide board systems described above. In addition, memory 603 may store data 613 produced by, associated with, or otherwise unrelated to operating system 609 and/or instructions 611 for slide board systems.

Input/output module 605 may store and retrieve data from one or more databases 615. For example, database(s) 615 may include records associated with one or more users, e.g., accounts associated with slide board system users as described above.

NIC 607 may connect server 600 to one or more computer networks. In the example of FIG. 22, MC 607 connects server 600 to the Internet. Thus, the Internet may correspond to or be connected with network 105. Server 600 may transmit and receive data and instructions over a network using NIC 607.

Each of the above identified methods, instructions, and steps may correspond to a set of instructions for performing one or more functions described above. These instructions need not be implemented as separate software programs, procedures, or modules. Disclosed memories may include additional instructions or fewer instructions. These functions of the server 600 may be implemented in hardware and/or in software, such as in one or more signal processing and/or application-specific integrated circuits.

FIG. 23A is a depiction of an exemplary user device 700 for use in lending transactions. As depicted in FIG. 23A, device 700 may comprise a smartphone. Device 700 includes a screen 701. For example, screen 701 may display one or more GUIs that allow a user to enter input authorizing and initiating lending transactions. In certain aspects, screen 701 may comprise a touchscreen to facilitate use of the one or more GUIs. In some embodiments, device 700 may be implemented as mobile device 116.

As further depicted in FIG. 23A, device 700 may have one or more buttons, e.g., buttons 703a and 703b. For example, buttons 703a and 703b may facilitate use of one or more GUIs displayed on screen 701.

FIG. 23B is a side view of device 700 of FIG. 23A. As depicted in FIG. 23B, device 700 includes at least one processor 705. For example, processor 705 may comprise a system-on-a-chip (SOC) adapted for use in a portable device, such as device 700. Alternatively, or concurrently, processor 705 may comprise any other type(s) of processor.

As further depicted in FIG. 23B, device 700 includes one or more memories, e.g., memories 707a and 707b. In certain aspects, some of the memories, e.g., memory 707a, may comprise a volatile memory. In such aspects, memory 707a, for example, may store one or more applications (or “apps”) for execution on processor 705. In addition, memory 707a may store data generated by, associated with, or otherwise unrelated to an app in memory 707a.

Alternatively, or concurrently, some of the memories, e.g., memory 707b, may comprise a non-volatile memory. In such aspects, memory 707b, for example, may store one or more applications (or “apps”) for execution on at least one processor 705. For example, as discussed above, an app may include an operating system for device 700 and/or an app for slide board systems described above. In addition, memory 707b may store data generated by, associated with, or otherwise unrelated to an app in memory 707b. Furthermore, memory 707b may include a page file, swap partition, or other allocation of storage to allow for the use of memory 707b as a substitute for a volatile memory if, for example, memory 707a is full or nearing capacity.

FIG. 24 illustrates an exemplary view of a wearable sensor 600, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. Wearable sensor 600 may include at least one of or a combination of microcontrollers, accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, global positioning systems (GPS), heart rate sensors, pedometers, pressure sensors, strain gauges, among other suitable sensors. Wearable sensor 600 may track a user's movement in multiple planes of movement. The planes of movement may include lateral movement which may include left-to-right movement (x-axis) and forward-to-backward movement (y-axis). The planes of movement may further include vertical movement which may be up-and-down movement (z-axis). In some embodiments, wearable sensor 600 may obtain a plurality of measurements in each plane of movement. The plurality of measurements may include, but are not limited to a force, an acceleration, an impact, a displacement, a variation of impact, an impact area, a velocity, a direction, a heart rate, or any other suitable measurement.

FIGS. 24 and 25 illustrate exemplary embodiments of positions that wearable sensor 600 may be connected to a user. In some embodiments, wearable sensor 600 may be specifically designed to be worn or positioned on a lower extremity of the user. “Lower extremity” may refer to any position on a user or connected to a user below a waist of a user, which may include a leg of a user, an ankle of a user, a foot of a user, or any other position on a user below the user's waist. In other embodiments, wearable sensor 600 may be designed to be positioned anywhere on a user. Non-limiting examples of wearable sensor's position may include on a bootie (e.g., bootie 154), in a pocket of a bootie (e.g., bootie 154), on a user's shoe, on a shoelace of a user, on an ankle of a user, on a heel of a user, on a foot of a user, around a leg of a user, among other suitable positions.

Wearable sensor 600 may be compatible with a variety of exercise systems which may include slide board systems (e.g., slide board system 100, 200, 300). Wearable sensor 600 may obtain a plurality of measurements and may communicate the data obtained from the measurements to processing system 315, which may process the data as described above. In some embodiments, wearable sensor 600 may be communicate via wireless communication (e.g., WiFi, network communication, near-field communication, Bluetooth® communication, wired connection, etc.) data of measurements of the user including a heart rate, a blood pressure, a temperature, a speed, an acceleration, a direction change, a number of slides, a distance, a force, or combinations thereof.

It should be noted that the products and/or processes disclosed may be used in combination or separately. Additionally, exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the prior detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

The examples presented herein are for purposes of illustration, and not limitation. Further, the boundaries of the functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternative boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed. Alternatives (including equivalents, extensions, variations, deviations, etc., of those described herein) will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings contained herein. Such alternatives fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosed embodiments. Also, the words “comprising,” “having,” “containing,” and “including,” and other similar forms are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Claims

1. A slide board system comprising:

a slide board;

a first bumper selectively connected to the slide board and positioned at a first end of the slide board, the first bumper comprising one or more sensors;

a second bumper selectively connected to the slide board and positioned at a second end of the slide board opposite the first end; and

a processing system including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions comprising: receiving data from the one or more sensors; calculating a plurality of metrics from the data; and outputting the plurality of metrics to a display.

2. The slide board system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of metrics comprise at least one of a speed, a peak force, Calories burned, distance, heart rate, pace, and combinations thereof.

3. The slide board system of claim 1, wherein the instructions further comprise calculating a metabolic equivalent based on the data.

4. The slide board system of claim 1, wherein the first bumper and the second bumper are selectively connected to the slide board via one or more posts.

5. The slide board system of claim 1, wherein the second bumper is connectable to a plurality of positions along the length of the slide board.

6. An exercise tracking system comprising:

at least one sensor connectable to a user;

a slide board system including one or more bumpers and a slide surface; and

a processing system including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions comprising: receiving data from the at least one sensor; calculating a plurality of metrics from the data; and outputting the plurality of metrics to a display.

7. The exercise tracking system of claim 6, wherein the at least one sensor measures metrics of the user, the metrics including at least one of a heart rate of the user, a blood pressure of the user, a temperature of the user, a speed, an acceleration, a direction change, a number of slides, a distance, or a force.

8. A slide board system comprising:

a slide board;

a first bumper selectively connected to the slide board and positioned at a first end of the slide board;

a second bumper selectively connected to the slide board and positioned at a second end of the slide board opposite the first end;

at least one sensor connectable to a user; and

a processing system including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions comprising: receiving data from the at least one sensor; calculating a plurality of metrics from the data; and outputting the plurality of metrics to a display.