Abstract: At least one example embodiment provides a method including obtaining a surface of a patient, obtaining first treatment information for the patient, the first treatment information associated with a treatment for the patient, the first treatment information corresponding to at least one of a treatment intent for the patient, a treatment plan for the patient or a structure of the patient, obtaining at least one model based on the first treatment information for the patient and determining a region of interest of the patient based on the surface of the patient and the at least one model.

Abstract: A radiation dose received by a patient from a radiation therapy system can be verified by acquiring a cine stream of image frames from an electronic portal imaging device (EPID) that is arranged to detect radiation exiting the patient during irradiation. The cine stream of EPID image frames can be processed in real-time to form exit images providing absolute dose measurements at the EPID (dose-to-water values), which is representative of the characteristics of the radiation received by the patient. Compliance with predetermined characteristics for the field can be determined during treatment by periodically comparing the absolute dose measurements with the predetermined characteristics, which can include a predicted total dose in the field after full treatment and/or a complete irradiation area outline (CIAO). The system operator can be alerted or the irradiation automatically stopped when non-compliance is detected.

Abstract: A test system (124) for testing a system (110) for radiologic treatment. The test system (124) comprises: A • at least one anthropomorphic phantom (118) for simulating motion of at least one part of a human body (116); and B • a control device (122) for controlling the phantom (118), comprising •• a programmable logic controller (160), •• a plurality of controller nodes (162), •• a plurality of device controllers (164) configured for controlling the actuators (140), and •• at least one real-time bus interface (166) connecting the controller nodes (162) to the programmable logic controller (160) and to the device controllers (164). The programmable logic controller (160) is configured to act as a master device with respect to the controller nodes (162), specifically with respect to each of the controller nodes (162). The controller nodes (162) are configured to act as master devices with respect to the device controllers (164).

Abstract: A method enables testing and evaluation of an expert human reviewer or an artificial intelligence (AI) error detection engine associated with a radiotherapy treatment planning process. Intentional errors are introduced into the output of a software module or AI engine that performs a certain step in the radiotherapy treatment planning process. The efficacy of the human or AI reviewer in detecting errors can then be evaluated or tested by determining whether the human or AI reviewer has detected the introduced error.

Abstract: Senescent cells are implicated in aspects of age-related decline in health and may contribute to certain diseases. Senescent cells also limit the viability of cells in cell culture. The invention includes methods of using a stressor (e.g., shock waves, pneumatics, hydraulics, magnetic elements, etc.) to reverse senescence. In embodiments, cells are exposed to ultrasound to reverse senescence. Ultrasound can be used to administered in short duration pressure waves to cells to create mechanical stresses. These conditions are safe for normal tissue and do not adversely influence their function. The stressor can rejuvenate senescent cells so that they are phenotypically normal. Additional embodiments include methods of treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a stressor such as low frequency ultrasound (LFU). The methods described herein can also be used for slowing the aging process and/or reducing signs of aging.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and use for ultrasound mediated microbubble delivery of pharmaceutical compositions to pulmonary tissue are provided. The pulmonary ultrasound apparatus includes an ultrasound signal generator for generating ultrasonic signals, an ultrasound transducer assembly having an ultrasound transducer operatively connected to the ultrasound signal generator, the ultrasound transducer configured to transmit the ultrasound signal generated by the ultrasound signal generator to pulmonary tissue, wherein the ultrasonic signal is transmitted at a frequency, a pressure, and a pulse duration for cavitating microbubbles to deliver a pharmaceutically active molecule to the pulmonary tissue.

Abstract: A histotripsy therapy system configured for the treatment of tissue is provided, which may include any number of features. Provided herein are systems and methods that provide efficacious non-invasive and minimally invasive therapeutic, diagnostic and research procedures. In particular, provided herein are optimized systems and methods that provide targeted, efficacious histotripsy in a variety of different regions and under a variety of different conditions without causing undesired tissue damage to intervening/non-target tissues or structures.

Abstract: A histotripsy therapy system configured for the treatment of tissue is provided, which may include any number of features. Provided herein are systems and methods that provide efficacious non-invasive and minimally invasive therapeutic, diagnostic and research procedures. In particular, provided herein are optimized systems and methods that provide targeted, efficacious histotripsy in a variety of different regions and under a variety of different conditions without causing undesired tissue damage to intervening/non-target tissues or structures.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present disclosure generally relates to techniques for neuromodulation of a tissue that include applying energy (e.g., ultrasound energy) into the tissue at multiple regions of interest, concurrently or consecutively. The neuromodulation may result in tissue displacement, which may be observed through changes in one or more molecules of interest.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and a system of locating an emergency air fill station of a safety system implemented within a structure in low visibility. The safety system includes a source of breathable air, a fixed piping system within the structure for supply of the breathable air from the source across the safety system, and an emergency air fill station coupled to the fixed piping system to provide access to the breathable air therethrough for personnel to fill an air bottle. A sensor in conjunction with a processor detects a visibility parameter in a vicinity of the emergency air fill station. The processor automatically controls a parameter of one or more output device(s) located proximate to and/or on the emergency air fill station in accordance with the detection to aid the personnel in locating the emergency air fill station.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method, a device and a system of access control and management of one or more component(s) of a safety system related to access of breathable air supplied across the safety system. Based on execution of a computing platform on a data processing device, the computing platform is integrated with one or more sensor(s) associated with the one or more component(s). In accordance with the integration of the computing platform with the one or more sensor(s), the data processing device controls access of the one or more component(s), and captures, in conjunction with the one or more sensor(s), one or more parameter(s) of the access of the one or more component(s) based on the control of the access.

Abstract: A breathable air supply system within a structure includes a fixed piping system permanently installed therewithin serving as a source of breathable air, and an emergency air fill site communicatively coupled to the fixed piping system to port a regulated, pressurized volume of the breathable air out through a first connector thereof. The first connector is connectably complementary to a second connector of a fire hose configured to carry a fire suppression agent through a first channel thereof. The second connector is communicatively coupled to a second channel of the fire hose separate from the first channel and configured to carry the regulated, pressurized volume of the breathable air therethrough to an SCBA of a user. Connection of the first connector to the second connector supplies the regulated, pressurized volume of the breathable air through the second channel to an end of the fire hose couplable to the SCBA.

Abstract: An emergency air replenishment system includes an emergency air fill station coupled to a fixed piping system associated with a source of replenishment of breathable air, and an air bottle. The emergency air fill station includes a first connector that is connectably complementary to a second connector of the air bottle. The first connector is couplable to the second connector based on insertion of the second connector thereinto automatically exerting a force along an axial length thereof that automatically translates into a locking element girdling the first connector moving against a linear direction of the exerted force to lock on to the second connector. A volume of the breathable air in the air bottle is filled from the fixed piping system via the emergency air fill station based on the locking of the first connector to the second connector.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method, a device and a system of a block subassembly associated with a component of a safety system of a structure. The block subassembly is provided with one or more input port(s) and one or more output port(s) on a main frame thereof. The block subassembly is coupled to the component of the safety system. The component is configured to receive breathable air from a source within the safety system via a fixed piping system implemented within the structure. Breathable air from the source is routed via the one or more input port(s) to the one or more output port(s) on the main frame of the block subassembly and then into the component of the safety system.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and a safety system implemented within a structure of automatic modification of a rate of filling an air bottle with breathable air in the safety system. In accordance therewith, an air fill charge rate controller device is coupled to the breathable air from a source thereof in the safety system having a fixed piping system installed within the structure for supply of the breathable air across the safety system. A flow rate of the breathable air from the source thereof is detected through a flow sensor associated with the air fill charge rate controller device. In accordance with the detection of the flow rate, a control unit of the air fill charge rate controller device automatically modifies a fill rate at which the air bottle is to be filled with the breathable air.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and a safety system of a structure for an air parameter based automatic bypassing of a source of breathable air within the safety system. In accordance therewith, an air analysis device is installed within the safety system along an air flow path of the breathable air from the source thereof. The safety system has a fixed piping system installed within the structure for supply of the breathable air across the safety system. A sensor associated with the air analysis device automatically detects a parameter of the breathable air circulating within the safety system. In response to detecting that the parameter of the breathable air is outside a predetermined threshold value, through a bypass controller device communicatively coupled to the air analysis device, the source of the breathable air is automatically bypassed with respect to the supply of the breathable air across the safety system.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and a safety system of a structure for automatic switching between sources of breathable air within the safety system in accordance with air parameter based automatic purging of a compromised form thereof. The safety system has a fixed piping system installed within the structure for supply of the breathable air from a source across the safety system. In response to an alert signal indicative of a sensed parameter of the breathable air being outside a predetermined threshold value, a breathable air purging system within the safety system automatically purges the safety system of the breathable air, and a bypass controller device automatically switches to another source of the breathable air to ensure a continued supply of the breathable air via the fixed piping system of the safety system.

Abstract: A safety system implemented within a structure includes a source of breathable air, and a fixed piping system to supply the breathable air from the source to each interior region of a number of interior regions across the structure. The fixed piping system is implemented in a ringed architecture including a first portion of the fixed piping system proximate the each interior region and a second portion thereof farther away from the each interior region. In accordance with the ringed architecture, the first portion and the second portion are implemented as a continuous ring with respect to the source of the breathable air such that, even during a compromise of a first sub-portion of the first portion, unaffected by the compromise, the breathable air continues to be supplied to a second sub-portion of the first portion by way of the second portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and a safety system of a structure for an air parameter based automatic purging of breathable air within the safety system. In accordance therewith, an air analysis device is coupled within the safety system along an air flow path of the breathable air from the source thereof. The safety system has a fixed piping system installed within the structure for supply of the breathable air across the safety system. A sensor associated with the air analysis device senses a parameter of the breathable air within the safety system. In response to an alert signal indicative of the sensed parameter of the breathable air being outside a predetermined threshold value, a valve and/or a vacuum pump within the safety system automatically purges the safety system of at least a portion of the breathable air.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and a safety system of a structure for an air/environmental parameter based automatic closing of a valve to isolate breathable air supplied to a level of the structure having the breathable air supplied thereto from a source. In accordance therewith, a parameter of an environment of the level of the structure and/or the breathable air supplied thereto is sensed using a sensor associated with one or more component(s) of the safety system. In response to the sensing, the one or more component(s) automatically closes the valve associated with control of the supply of the breathable air to the level to isolate the breathable air supplied to the level.

Abstract: A coated woven fabric including an impregnated woven structure having a woven structure of plain or twill woven yarns of twisted aramid fibers, wherein the impregnated woven structure is impregnated with an organofluorine compound and the fibers have a linear density of 350 to 1000 dtex and a coating layer provided on at least one side of the impregnated woven structure.

Abstract: A wearable air purification system or air purifier including a wearable support configured to be supported on a head region of a user and having a first end connected to a first audio earpiece and a second end connected to a second audio earpiece; an air delivery mask in the form of an elongated bar that includes first and second ends connected to the wearable support and which is shaped to bound an air delivery region and to deliver a flow of air to the air delivery region. The wearable support and the air delivery mask include a respective flexible region which allows both the wearable support and the air delivery mask to fold into a compact configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a face shield including a structure for application and fastening to the head of a user, and including: at least one fan, associated with the structure for application and fastening; a first manifold, in fluid connection with the at least one fan, with an indicatively arched shape, including a slot positioned at its base which runs along it substantially for the whole of its length; operating controls and battery operated electrical power supply. The manifold coacts with the at least one fan to create an air blade exiting from the slot around the face of the user. This device further includes a filter to purify the air, associated with the at least one fan, and the manifold includes a plurality of holes adapted to feed air purified by the filter into the space included between the air blade and the face of the user, through the holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter material for filtering a fluid which filter material comprises fibers and metallic silver particles, wherein the silver particles are fixed in the filter material by having a rough surface structure caught in the fibers.

Abstract: A personal breathing apparatus includes a housing having an exhaust port, at least one filter-port, and a mouth-port connecting to a mouthpiece which is held inside the user's mouth while worn. A mouthguard on the mouthpiece is claspable by the user's teeth. By design, the personal breathing apparatus is balancable at the mouthpiece, such that the portion of the apparatus outside of the user's mouth is no heavier than the portion inside the user's mouth. In this way, the apparatus can be retained only by the clenching action of the user's teeth for long periods of time with no duress to the user. No head strap or other retention fastener is required.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a protective mask to be worn over a nose and mouth of a wearer to protect the wearer from hazards in surrounding ambient air. The mask includes a mask portion, an airway, and an ionization filter. The mask portion includes an interior that extends over the nose and mouth of the wearer. The airway extends between the interior of the mask portion and the surrounding ambient air. The ionization filter includes an emitter within a portion of the airway, and a collector plate radially encompassing the emitter and defining at least a portion of the airway. The collector plate is electrically connected to at least first and second conductive porous filters. The first and second conductive porous filters and the collector plate collectively form at least a portion of a Faraday cage that encapsulates the emitter.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method, a device and a system of sensor-based breathable air quality monitoring in a safety system of a structure. In accordance therewith, an air quality analyzer is coupled to a fixed piping system installed within the structure to facilitate delivery of breathable air from a source thereof. The air quality analyzer includes an air sequestration chamber in which a portion of the breathable air is segregated for analysis as an air sample, and one or more sensor(s) to sense one or more air quality parameter(s) from the air sample within the air sequestration chamber. An analysis module of the safety system performs analysis of the sensed one or more air quality parameter(s) based on coupling thereof to the air quality analyzer and transmits data associated with the analysis over a communication link.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method, a device and a system of a sensor integrated safety system based computing platform. The computing platform is executed on a data processing device and integrated with a set of sensors associated with components of a safety system In accordance therewith, the data processing device collects a number of parameters of the components of the safety system and/or of access thereof through detection of the number of parameters via the set of sensors. The number of parameters includes one or more parameter(s) related to breathable air from a source within the safety system supplied thereacross via a fixed piping system implemented therein and/or access of the breathable air. The data processing device also monitors the safety system and/or one or more components thereof based on the collected number of parameters.

Abstract: A method can be used for fire-resistant sealing of an opening in a wall or ceiling, through which a line is passed. The method involves cutting a strip-shaped fire protection bandage to a length corresponding to a circumference of the line, with or without an overlap. The fire protection bandage contains fire-retardant and/or intumescent material. The method then involves placing the cut-to-length fire protection bandage around the line, to form a layer which only partially protrudes outward from the opening. The method further involves annularly applying a putty to part of the fire protection bandage protruding from the opening, to form a putty ring of a slightly larger outer diameter than the opening diameter, such that the putty ring closes the opening and extends slightly beyond the edge. The method finally involves pressing the putty ring against the fire protection bandage and the opening edge, to seal the line feedthrough.

Abstract: A side guide for a smoke or fire curtain comprises: a pair of sides defining a channel and having in-turning lips at one end defining an opening; and at least one strip of a fire-proof material extending from at least one side and directed towards a centre of the channel, extending the length of the side and of a width to contact a curtain deployed between the sides, wherein when the curtain is deployed in the side guide the strip contacts the curtain and forms a barrier to passage of smoke through the side guide, and wherein the strip is arranged such that on contact with the curtain at least a portion of the strip is directed away from the opening and the strip does not pass through the lips.

Abstract: A fire protection sprinkler system includes a horizontal barrier that covers two adjacent racks, and the vertical flue space between the racks. The horizontal barrier is provided at a predetermined height, and has a width that is at least equal to a width of the rack, and a depth that is at least equal to a sum of a depth of the rack, a depth of the other rack, and a depth of the vertical flue space. In addition, the horizontal barrier is a sheet having one or more apertures. The system also includes a rack level fire protection sprinkler connected to a fluid supply conduit, and being disposed in the vertical flue space below the horizontal barrier. The rack level sprinkler has a K-factor of 11.2 gpm/(psi)1/2 or greater, and is vertically spaced from commodities stored on the rack and the other rack covered by the horizontal barrier.

Abstract: Examples include releasing flammable gas from a container interior, via through-passage gaps of a metal structure cylindrical flame barrier secured in a hole through a wall of the container, to an exterior region as released flammable gas, and combusting the released flammable gas in the exterior region. The cylindrical flame barrier extends a height, has an internal facing end that faces the container interior and has an external end that extends from top side of the wall to the other end, by an amount least a fifth of the cylindrical barrier's overall height. The external end absorbs combustion heat energy. The projecting portion radiates the absorbed heat energy. The radiating is determined in part by the projecting height, and is configured to maintain the interior facing end at a temperature below the combustion temperature of the gas.

Abstract: A sprinkler includes a body, a frame, a button, and a support bridge. The body includes an opening arranged around a sprinkler axis. The frame is coupled with the body. The button includes a slanted surface to be received in the opening. The support bridge includes a center, a first arm extending from the c enter, a second arm extending from the center, opposite the first arm, and an arch extending from the first arm to the second arm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-area fire extinguishing system, having a control system, a number of fluid control lines that are configured to transmit a control pressure as a function of control commands of the control system, and a number of fluid-actuated area valves that are each in fluid communication with the control lines, wherein the area valves are configured to be actuated as a function of the received control commands. The invention proposes, in particular, a fluid-actuated area blocking apparatus which is operatively coupled to the fluid control lines and to the area valves and which is configured such that, when one or more area valves are actuated, said area blocking apparatus opens up those area valves and blocks all other area valves. The invention furthermore relates to a controller for a multi-area fire extinguishing system, to an area blocking apparatus for a fire extinguishing system, and to the use of same.

Abstract: An automatic fire extinguishing system includes an automatic control unit and one or more fire protection units. The automatic control unit monitors one or more protected zones associated with the fire protection units, and automatically activates one or more agent dispensers when a fire is detected.

Abstract: A firefighting system includes a fluid unit, a sensing unit, and a control unit. The fluid unit is arranged adjacent to a lower part of a parking area. The sensing unit senses an ambient temperature of the parking area and generates a temperature information. The control unit is electrically connected with the sensing unit and the fluid unit. When the temperature information is greater than or equal to a first threshold temperature, the control unit controls the fluid unit to output a fluid to the lower part of the parking area.

Abstract: An actuation mechanism for use in a fire suppression system includes a housing and a plunger operably coupled to and movable relative to the housing. A tension member is operably coupled to the plunger and applies a tension to the plunger in a first direction. A force generating component is operably coupled to the plunger. A stopper is movably coupled to the housing and is operable in combination with the force generating component to apply a force on the plunger in a second direction.

Abstract: The present invention discloses improved, low-cost systems, kits and methods for resistance exercising using stretchable bands that easily attach to and detach from the exerciser's footwear. The kits and methods disclosed enable an exerciser to easily train different muscle groups through repetitive, long-chain, paths of motion, all in a single session, while minimizing risk of injury both from band snapback and in the midst of an exercise set. One category of rotational exercises disclosed by the present invention comprises the exerciser rotating through constantly changing “angles of resistance.

Abstract: A double-safety anti-dropping and anti-fracture hook for an elastic belt comprises a main hook body, wherein a small end of the main hook body is provided with a first connecting hole, a big end of the main hook body is provided with a second connecting hole, the second connecting hole runs through the main hook body in a radial direction, and the main hook body is also provided with a tapered hole communicated with the second connecting hole in an axial direction, and a cross section of the tapered hole increases from the big end of the main hook body to the direction of the second connecting hole; and the big end of the main hook body is also provided with a notch so that the elastic belt can enter from the position of the notch and be clamped at the tapered hole, and a connecting beam is arranged in the second connecting hole, so that a safety rope penetrating through the elastic belt can be tied on the connecting beam; the elastic belt is hollow, and when the elastic belt is connected with the hook, the s

Abstract: A portable aquatic exercise device for performing callisthenic workouts using water weight includes an outer bag having an outer surface and an inner surface wherein the inner surface of the outer bag creates an interior. The outer bag has a top end and a bottom end. The top end has an aperture and the bottom end has an opening. The opening has a draw string positioning the opening from an open position to a closed position. A pair of ropes is coupled to the outer surface of the outer bag. An inner bag is positioned within the interior of the outer bag. An inside of the inner bag is fills with water wherein expanding against the outer bag. A hole of the inner bag has an insert. A cap is positioned on the aperture of the outer bag and engages by threading to the insert of the inner bag.

Abstract: An exercise device has a generally spheroidal body having a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, a front, and a rear, a first handle extending outwardly from the first side, the first handle comprising a grip spaced from the body; and a second handle extending outwardly from the second side, the second handle comprising a grip spaced from the body, wherein the first and second handles extend upwardly towards the top of said body at an angle relative to a horizontal plane through the body. Exercise devices of different masses may have different sized bodies, but have approximately the same total width from handle to handle.

Abstract: A treadmill has a front or rear set of pulleys and a looped running belt. The pulleys rotate with the movement of the belt, e.g., when a user walks, jogs, or runs on the treadmill. The pulleys are mounted on a rotating roller tube so that the roller tube rotates with the pulleys. The roller tube is mounted on a stationary shaft using bearings on each side and a one-way device that allows the pulleys to rotate in one direction. The rotation direction corresponds to the movement of the top of the belt from the front to the rear of the treadmill. The one-way device prevents the pulleys from rotating in the opposite direction, preventing the top of the belt from moving from the rear of the treadmill to the front. The one-way device may be a sprag clutch. The treadmill may be a motor-less, curved treadmill.

Abstract: A system and method for targeted neurological therapy using a primary task and a plurality of associative activities, wherein the associative activities provide social engagement as a therapeutic element. The system and method receive various biometric data associated with an individual performing a multiple-task stimulation therapy regimen, computes a performance score for the individual, and makes adjustments to the therapy regimen based on the performance score. In some implementations, the system is supported by one or more machine learning predictive models configured to generate therapy regimen adjustment recommendations.

Abstract: A swing analysis system includes: shoes containing respective pressure sensors; a club having a grip that contains a pressure sensor; and an information processing device configured to specify a problem in a swing movement, with reference to respective output signals from the pressure sensors and an output signal from the pressure sensor.

Abstract: A method and a device for predicting sports performance, and a computer readable storage medium are provided. The method includes: collecting motion data of a user in a process of the user performing a specific action through a wearable device; and in response to determining that the motion data conforms to action characteristics of the specific action, predicting at least one sports performance of the user performing at least one other action based on the motion data.

Abstract: A personal training system assisted by artificial intelligence (AI) has a personal training device and a control device. The personal training device includes a jacket and pants, and houses sensors at positions corresponding to a user's main muscle groups for monitoring the user's movement posture and muscle activity of the main muscle groups. The control device has a data preprocessing unit for processing detected-signal data of the sensors, a training analysis device for executing an AI algorithm to conduct fatigue analysis of the user's movement based on the user profile and the detected-signal data, and to make training load recommendations. The personal training system can simultaneously monitor posture, muscle activity and muscle fatigue in real time during the exercise; and use the AI algorithm to evaluate exercise performance and provide real-time feedbacks to improve the exercise and training efficiency, and reduce the risk of injury.

Abstract: An exercise machine includes a first housing, a central electromagnetic resistance unit, a resistance mechanical interface, and a mechanical expansion portion. The resistance mechanical interface includes a spool and a cable configured to provide a force from the central electromagnetic resistance unit in response to a control interface that receives commands from an exercise actuator. The cable extends out from a first side of the first housing. The mechanical expansion port is configured to link the first housing to a second housing via a mechanical attachment. The mechanical expansion port is located at a second side of the first housing. The second side of the first housing is adjacent to the first side of the first housing.

Abstract: A method, a device, and a computer readable storage medium for improving the physical performance of the user are provided. The method includes: determining a reference value of the physical performance of the user in a first reference time point of a physical activity duration and a final target value of the physical performance corresponding to a final target time; determining a plurality of middle target values of the physical performance arranged in increasing order in the physical activity duration based on the reference value, the final target value, and the final target time, wherein the plurality of middle target values of the physical performance respectively corresponds to a plurality middle target times; and providing a physical activity suggestion to gradually meet the target values of the physical performance.

Abstract: A wellness platform for user fitness with a customizable, self-contained gym space having one or more physical training equipment assemblies. The physical training equipment assemblies may be conventional gym equipment and may also be equipment with health monitors which may further be operationally coupled to user computerized devices. The self-contained gym space and the physical training equipment are designed to employ one or more on-platform activity sensors, operationally coupled to at least one computer system. One or more activity recommendation systems are designed to recommend physical training equipment assemblies, nutrition, and psychological exercises and are designed to present wellness platform data, the data that may be used with machine learning systems, the machine learning systems designed to assess past and present performance and recommend future activities and targets. Off-platform sensors may be monitored. Environmental controls may be activated.

Abstract: Exercise equipment includes a motor, a cable coupled to the motor such that the motor is operable to create a tension in the cable, a sensor arranged to measure a parameter affected by tapping of a foot of a user of the exercise equipment, and control circuitry programmed to modify operation of the motor in response to detecting a pattern in the parameter as measured by the sensor.