Abstract: A strength training apparatus includes a rack configured to hold a bar between exercises performed using the bar, at least one light source coupled to the rack, and a controller communicable with the light sources. The controller is programmed to determine a desired range of motion for a current exercise and control the at least one light source to display an illumination pattern based on the desired range of motion.

Abstract: This application provides a prompt method for fitness training and an electronic device, and relates to the field of artificial intelligence. The method includes: obtaining required training space, where the required training space is used to complete one or more training actions; determining, based on a training scenario in which a user is located and the required training space, a training location recommended to the user; and recording a training action of the user based on the training location recommended to the user. A suitable training location is recommended to the user based on the training scenario in which the user is located and the required training space. Therefore, the user can also normally perform training in a scenario in which exercise space is limited, for example, when there is an obstruction or a site is insufficient.

Abstract: A wearable device includes at least one memory, at least one sensor, a display, and at least one processor configured to receive, via the display, an input with respect to an item among a plurality of items respectively representing an exercise plan; in response to receiving the input, acquire, via the sensor, information for a first body temperature of a user wearing the wearable device; in response to identifying that the first body temperature is less than a first reference temperature, display a second screen guiding a warm-up exercise distinguishable from a first screen guiding the exercise plan indicated by the item corresponding to the input; acquire, via the sensor, a second body temperature of the user, while the second screen is displayed; and in response to identifying that the second body temperature reaches a second reference temperature, switch the second screen to the first screen.

Abstract: A system and method for generating and implementing a barcode is provided, wherein the system includes a data generation device configured to receive data and generate barcode data response to the received data, a barcode generation device, configured to receive the barcode data and generate a barcode responsive to the received barcode data, a display device, configured to display the barcode and a barcode receiving device, configured to receive the barcode and operate in response to the barcode.

Abstract: The disclosed technology provides methods for training of a convolutional neural network (CNN) to identify or predict its own errors, and then those errors are used as inputs with feature visualization to generate images of scenes associated with those errors. This allows adjustment of a set of labeled training images, and then the adjusted set of labeled training images are used to retrain or further train the CNN. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: A production environment enables the creation of media content featuring an instructor conducting a workout session, as well as the creation of command data for controlling output from a fitness apparatus. An instructor conducts a workout session while using a recording device to generate media data. Meanwhile, a computing device executes a client application to generate command data for controlling aspects of output provided by a fitness apparatus. The media data and the command data generated by the instructor can be transmitted to user computing devices over a network for consumption by users. The media data and the command data may be transmitted as a live stream while the instructor is conducting the workout session, or to be accessed on-demand by users at a later time.

Abstract: A method controls a piece of exercise equipment when a user of the exercise equipment is using a virtual reality headset. The method begins by receiving sensor inputs detecting a position of the user with respect to the exercise equipment. An operational zone of the exercise equipment is then determined. It is then identified when the user is moving toward a warning area within the operational zone of the exercise equipment. The method then sends signals to the virtual reality headset. Based on the signals, the virtual reality headset creates audible and visual outputs to instruct the user to move back fully into the operational zone of the exercise equipment.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus and a method thereof relate to the technical fields of physical exercise, training instruments, life cultivation and health preservation, leisure and entertainment, teaching appliances, smart home and the like. Through reverse thinking, by changing a shape, a structure, a function, a control method or/and a using method of an electric scooter, the electric scooter is switched to the fields of physical exercise or/and learning and education. By means of technical characteristics in an attempt to avoid by the technical staff, unexpected technical effects are achieved, and a new purpose of the electric scooter is achieved. The exercise apparatus carries a user to perform automatic round-trip movement, the user correspondingly adjusts physical and mental states to prevent from falling and the exercise apparatus is helpful for improving abilities of balancing, coordination, relaxation, flexibility, concentration and contingency of the user.

Abstract: A rehabilitation planning apparatus, a rehabilitation planning system, a rehabilitation planning method, and a program capable of efficiently creating a rehabilitation plan are provided. A rehabilitation planning apparatus (1) includes a rehabilitation pattern selection unit (2), an ability value prediction unit (3) that predicts a physical ability value after a target patient performs rehabilitation indicated in a selected rehabilitation pattern, a repetition control unit (4) that performs control so that the selection by the rehabilitation pattern selection unit (2) and the prediction by the ability value prediction unit (3) are repeated, and a determination unit (5) that determines a rehabilitation pattern for, among combinations of rehabilitation patterns and physical ability values obtained through the repetition of the selection and the prediction, a combination of which the physical ability value satisfies a predetermined condition as a rehabilitation plan for the target patient.

Abstract: A system for analyzing athletic activity is usable with an article of footwear including a sensor system with a plurality of force sensors configured to sense force exerted by a user's foot, an electronic module contained within the article of footwear, and a plurality of sensor leads connecting the sensors to the electronic module, wherein the electronic module collects data based on force input from the sensors and transmits the data. The system also includes an electronic device in communication with the electronic module. The electronic device includes a processor that receives the data from the electronic module, compares the data to a footstrike template corresponding to a desired footstrike pattern to determine whether a deviation from the footstrike template exists, and generates an indication to the user when the deviation from the desired footstrike pattern is determined to exist, which may also include a degree of such deviation.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing, modifying, and/or outputting workout content.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device comprising a user interface. The device is configured for facilitating correcting of a posture of a user based on an interaction between the user and the device through the user interface. Further, the device comprises at least one sensor configured for generating sensor data based on a spatial attribute of the device in relation to the user. Further, the device comprises a processing device configured for comparing the sensor data based on at least one predetermined criterion of the spatial attribute and generating a command based on the comparing of the sensor data. Further, the device comprises a storage device configured for storing the at least one predetermined criterion. Further, the device comprises an output indication device configured for generating at least one indication based on the command.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to operate closed-lid portable computers are disclosed. An example portable computer includes a first display on a lid of the portable computer, the first display to be deactivated when the lid is in a closed position; a second display distinct from the first display, the second display to be visible when the lid is in the closed position; instructions; and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to cause activation of the first display in response to a user interaction with the second display while the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: A fitness apparatus is disclosed herein. The fitness apparatus includes a treadmill, the treadmill having one or more displaceable treadmill elements that are configured to receive a user thereon; and at least one resistance assembly coupled to the treadmill, the at least one resistance assembly configured to create a resistance load for the user so that the user is able to perform strength exercises while simultaneously performing cardiovascular exercises on the treadmill.

Abstract: There is provided a wearable system for determining at least one movement property. The wearable system includes a head-mounted device including at least one movement sensor; a processor connected to the head-mounted device; and a display connected to the processor. The processor includes a medium having instructions stored thereon that when executed cause the processor to: obtain sensor data from the at least one movement sensor; determine at least one movement property based on the obtained sensor data; and display the at least one movement property on the display. There is also provided a method for displaying the at least one movement property.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented system includes treatment apparatuses configured to be manipulated by patients while performing an exercise session, patient interfaces associated with the plurality of patients, and a server computing device configured to receive first characteristics pertaining to the patients, and initiate a virtual shared session on the patient interfaces associated with the patients. The virtual shared session includes at least a set of multimedia feeds, and each multimedia feed of the set of multimedia feeds is associated with one or more of the patients. During the virtual shared session, the server computing device may present a first layout including the set of multimedia feeds, the first characteristics, or some combination thereof.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure are directed to micro-machined ultrasonic transducers (MUTs) which can be embedded into a flexible band of a watch to detect touch, gestures, physiological signals, and transfer data. In some examples, the MUTs can include a piezoelectric material disposed between two electrodes and coupled to a base material having a plurality of cavities, to support motion of the transducer structure. In some examples, the MUTs can be coupled to multiplexing circuitry to stimulate, configure and control the MUTs. In some examples, the size, shape, and arrangement of transducers can be changed to improve characteristics associated with ultrasonic transmission. In some examples, the MUT array can be driven (e.g., by the CMOS circuitry) to beamform the transmitted and/or the received ultrasonic waves. In some examples, the one or more MUT arrays can be configured to generate haptic feedback via the flexible band.

Abstract: Disclosed are implementations of a sensor enabled exercise slider configured to detect movement and applied force. A sensor enabled exercise slider is a limb-actuated, linearly and circularly moveable, apparatus configured to facilitate a variety of exercises. An example limb-actuated exercise slider comprises: a housing that is smoothly slidable across a contacted surface in contact with an undersurface of the housing; and an electronic circuit carried by the housing. The electronic circuit is configured to detect movement of the housing and to detect force applied to a top surface of the housing. In some implementations, the undersurface in contact with the contacted surface has a friction coefficient permitting the sliding.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for identifying and adapting the playback speed of content to be provided during an activity. The methods and systems receive an input including a start cue indicating a start of an activity and access an average duration and an intensity score for the activity. Then the system calculates an adjusted average runtime for the activity based on the average duration and the intensity score and identifies one or more content items, the one or more content items having a total runtime equivalent to the adjusted average runtime for the activity. The system adjusts the playback speed of the identified one or more content items such that the total runtime of playback of the one or more content items matches the average duration for the activity and provides the one or more content items for consumption.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed pertaining to determining a level of proficiency of a user at a computer simulation through the use of a plurality of skill assessment tests. Each skill assessment test can test a respective skill for use in the computer simulation. The techniques can also be used to train a user for the computer simulation and/or to determine team composition using roles for use in the computer simulation. In some aspects, skill assessment tests may incorporate multiple iterations in including a first base line iteration and subsequent iterations that differ between user devices. In some embodiments, metrics that are indicative of a level of proficiency of the user can be made with respect to metrics of other users to determine a user's level of skill with respect to various groups of other users.

Abstract: A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring performance of a physical exercise routine. The system comprises a plurality of motion and position sensors configured to generate sensory information including at least a rate of movements of a user performing the physical exercise routine; a database containing routine information representing at least an optimal execution of the physical exercise routine; a training module configured to: compare the generated sensory information to the routine information to detect at least dissimilarities respective thereof, wherein the dissimilarities indicate if the pace of performing the physical exercise routine is incorrect; provide feedback to the user with at least instructions related to correcting the pace of performing the physical exercise routine; and a display for displaying the feedback.

Abstract: A system and method for cloud-based gaming with health-related telemetry operates a game that entertains the user while simultaneously capturing data about the user's physical and mental performance which can later be used to diagnose medical conditions and, depending on configuration, implement treatment regimens comprising exercise routines and mental simulation via tasks in the gaming environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for analyzing and evaluating movement of a subjects and providing feedback. In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving one or more images of a body of the subject captured during performance of a physical movement by the subject, and then inputting the received one or more images into a convolutional neural network (CNN) to infer physical body information. The output from the CNN may be processed again by a subsequent CNN to refine the inferred body information, which may ultimately be used to generate a recommendation to the user for their physical movements.

Abstract: Featured are intravaginal devices and methods of using the devices to observe the state of an individual's pelvic floor muscles in order to diagnose, treat, or prevent pelvic floor disorders (e.g., pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence) and their accompanying symptoms and methods of using the devices to treat or prevent vaginal disorders (e.g., skin laxity) in a subject using an energy transmitter (e.g., a radiofrequency transmitter). Also featured are algorithms to detect pelvic floor movements and physiological indicia from sensor data.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to devices, systems (100) and methods for measuring, transmitting, recording and displaying information relating to physical exercise. According to some aspects, the disclosure relates to a method comprising receiving exercise data associated with exercise performed at the exercise machine (1) and associating the received exercise data with a user being logged in at the exercise machine (1). The method further comprises receiving, from a holder (70) arranged at the exercise machine and configured to hold a user device during exercise, a signal indicating an identity of the exercise machine and an indication that an object is removed from the holder, and logging out the user from the exercise machine in response to receiving the signal.

Abstract: An athlete monitoring system includes body position beacons, a localized radar system, a foot force detection system, and a processing module. The beacons are positioned at various locations on the body of the athlete. The localized radar system creates a localized radar coordinate system in which the athlete is positioned and, at a first sampling rate, produces frames of body position data based on determining location of the beacons within the localized radar coordinate system. The foot force detection system generates frames of left foot force data and frames of right foot force data. The processing module correlates the frames of body position data, the frames of left foot force data, and the frames of right foot force data to produce integrated ground-body interaction data and athletic movement data.

Abstract: A wireless, programmable system, including one or more sensors devices, a controller device, and a wireless communication link that operationally connects the sensor device to the controller device(s). The system may alert when a sensor device and controller device exceed a predetermined threshold of distance and/or time. Controller device(s) may also be, or in addition to, a handheld computer device, such as a smartphone. In some other embodiments, the system may be used to detect body positions and/or train a user to achieve desired postures.

Abstract: This disclosure provides techniques of synchronizing the playback of two recorded videos of the same surgical procedure. In one aspect, a process for generating a composite video from two recorded videos of a surgical procedure is disclosed. This process begins by receiving a first and second surgical videos of the same surgical procedure. The process then performs phase segmentation on each of the first and second surgical videos to segment the first and second surgical videos into a first set of video segments and a second set of video segments, respectively, corresponding to a sequence of predefined phases. Next, the process time-aligns each video segment of a given predefined phase in the first video with a corresponding video segment of the given predefined phase in the second video. The process next displays the time-aligned first and second surgical videos for comparative viewing.

Abstract: The invention relates to two computer implemented methods providing virtual fitting room functionality to a human. The two computer implemented methods allow for a simple and efficient garment selection process by the human.

Abstract: An exercise recommendation system determines a current capability of a user. The exercise recommendation system accesses an exercise history for a user. The exercise history comprises an exercise performed by the user and a capability of the user each time the user performed the exercise. The exercise recommendation system partitions the exercise history into a plurality of time periods, and, for each time period, computes an aggregate capability of the user for the exercise during the time period. The exercise recommendation system calculates a moving average capability of the user for the exercise based on the aggregate capabilities and determines a current capability of the user for the exercise based on the moving average capability. The current capability of the user may be discounted at least in part based on how recently the user performed the exercise.

Abstract: Provided is an exercise load control device including: a patient information input unit configured to input patient information which indicates whether a patient using an exercise therapy apparatus is an atrial fibrillation patient; a heart rate information acquisition unit configured to acquire heart rate information which indicates a heart rate of the patient using the exercise therapy apparatus; and a load control unit configured to control a magnitude of a load to be applied by the exercise therapy apparatus to the patient, based on the patient information input by the patient information input unit and the heart rate information acquired by the heart rate information acquisition unit.

Abstract: In an aspect, an artificial intelligence advisory system for textual analysis. The system includes at least a server configured to receive at least a user datum from a user client device. The system includes an advisory module operating on the at least a server configured to receive at least an advisory input from an advisor client device and generate at least an advisory instruction set as a function of the at least a user input datum and the at least an advisory input. The system includes an artificial intelligence advisor operating on the at least a server configured to generate at least a textual output as a function of the at least an advisory instruction set and the at least a user input datum and receive at least a user input as a function of the at least a textual output.

Abstract: An apparatus for remote controlled physical activity monitoring, the apparatus comprising: at least one orientation measurer, wearable on at least one body part of a user, configured to measure orientation of a body part wearing the orientation measurer during a physical activity of the user, at least one pressure meter, wearable on at least one body part of the user, configured to measure pressure applied by muscle of a body part wearing the pressure meter during the physical activity of the user, a computer processor, associated with the orientation measurer and pressure meter, configured to derive monitoring control data from the measured orientation and pressure, and a data transmitter, associated with the computer processor, configured to transmit the monitoring control data to a physical activity monitoring device, and thereby to remotely control a monitoring of the physical activity of the user by the physical activity monitoring device.

Abstract: An intelligent interactive real road simulation training device that simulates the real road grade and slope change while playing video based on the geographic location of the road from the pre-processed video and the speed of the user. With the video playing, the user sees the road moving as the user moves, and the speed of the road moving by is based upon the user's speed on the exercise training equipment. The user also feels the grade and slope change as the road grade and slope changes on the video. The invention can be integrated into any exercise training equipment such as a bicycle trainer or treadmill.

Abstract: A method for gaming. The method includes assigning a default game play profile to a user, wherein the default game play profile includes a default game play style that simulates human game play, and wherein the default game play profile is configured to control game play for the user based on the default game play style. The method includes monitoring a plurality of game plays of the user playing a plurality of gaming applications. The method includes generating a user game play profile of the user by adjusting the default game play style based on the plurality of game plays, wherein the user game play profile incudes a user game play style customized to the user. The method includes controlling an instance of a first gaming application based on the user game play style of the user game play profile.

Abstract: A central control circuit is configured to remotely connect to a plurality of machines over a network. Each machine has a respective user interface to indicate a machine state and enable user input. The central control circuit is configured to receive an alarm code, determine whether the alarm code corresponds to a machine state for which a machine learning application has been trained, and obtain an image from the user interface in response to a determination that the machine learning application has been trained for the machine state. The central control circuit is further configured to analyze the image to identify one or more features, generate one or more commands in the machine learning application, and send the one or more commands to the user interface according to the features to change the machine state.

Abstract: A competition starting system utilizes a start-receiver to detect a venue starting sound and transmits a wireless signal to start signaling devices having a speaker to emit one or more lights and a lane start sound to indicate the start of the competition. This system may be used to enable hearing impaired competitors to see a start light at their lane in race competitions. A start-controller may have a number of buttons to initiate various lights and sounds from the start signaling devices and to place the start-receiver in a start mode. The buttons may correspond to ready, mark and start. The start-receiver may be programmed to detect a start sound, when in the start mode, from a venue sound device that is above a threshold decibel level and send instructions to the start signaling device to emit the start light.

Abstract: A system, device, and method for collecting user information. An image and metadata associated with the image are captured utilizing a wireless device. The image and the metadata are associated with a device incapable of communication. User information associated with the device is determined. The user information is characterized in context of historical data. The user information is distributed from the wireless device to one or more devices associated with the user information.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for analysing an activity session. Data from a monitoring device worn by a user of the system for example is received over a period of time or distance and a classification system of the invention is utilised in real time or post session to determine the activities performed by the user during the session. The data collected relates to multiple parameters monitored during the activity session. The classification system defines an activity using a set of threshold criteria for a combination of parameters and therefore identifies a particular activity performed during the activity session when a combination of monitored parameters satisfies the threshold criteria for a particular activity. Determining the activities performed in this way allows for more useful interpretation of the data which in turn leads to more effective coaching advice and feedback for the user.

Abstract: An exercise machine includes an aerobic exercise element that is movable relative to a frame of the exercise machine during a performance of a programmed workout, a processor configured to determine a time to instruct a user to perform a set of repetitions of a type of lift with a free weight according to the programmed workout, and a display screen configured to indicate when the time arrives, according to the programmed workout, by presenting written words, and an image, related to the set on the display screen.

Abstract: A training, rehabilitation, and recovery system comprises an exercise apparatus including a user interface member coupled to a plurality of links and joints, brakes capable of resisting movement of at least a subset of the links or joints, and sensors capable of sensing movement at the joints or the user interface member. The system also includes a processor configured to receive from the sensors positional data of the links or joints over an initial movement of the apparatus by a user, from which positional coordinates of the user interface member are calculated and a reference trajectory is established. An end space is defined based on the reference trajectory. Over a subsequent movement of the apparatus by the user, the processor receives additional positional data and determines a completion of a repetition based on the positional coordinates of the subsequent movement and the defined end space.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smart barbell (1) which comprises a first bar part (10) and a second bar part (20), each arranged for carrying one or more weights, the first bar part (10) and the second bar part (20) extends along a longitudinal axis (X-X). The barbell (1) further comprises a central bar part (30) arranged between the first and the second bar parts (10, 20) and which is connected to the first bar part (10) and the second bar part (20) and extends along the longitudinal axis (X-X). At least one of the first bar part (10) and the second bar part (20) comprises a cavity (12, 22), in which at least one sensor (40, 50) is arranged for registration of movements of the barbell (1) and for wireless communication with a data analyzing unit (100).

Abstract: In one aspect of the disclosed implementations, a device includes one or more motion sensors for sensing motion of the device and providing activity data indicative of the sensed motion. The device also includes one or more processors for monitoring the activity data, and receiving or generating annotation data for annotating the activity data with one or more markers or indicators to define one or more characteristics of an activity session. The device also includes one or more feedback devices for providing feedback, a notice, or an indication to a user based on the monitoring. The device further includes a portable housing that encloses at least portions of the motion sensors, the processors and the feedback devices.

Abstract: An exercise system includes an exercise machine and an exercise handle coupled to the exercise machine via a cable, the exercise handle comprising a set of sensors. The set of sensors is used to detect a location of a portion of a user's hand on the exercise handle.

Abstract: An interactive exercise method includes streaming exercise content to an interactive video system for display via a mirror, the exercise content including a depiction of an instructor performing a repetitive movement. A video stream of a user performing the repetitive movement is received, via a camera of the interactive video system, and the user is detected in the video stream. The user or a body portion thereof is tracked in the video stream as the user performs the repetitive movement. The method also includes generating a measure of a difference between a form of the user performing the repetitive movement and a predetermined form for the repetitive movement. A corrective movement is displayed to the user, via the display and during the display of the instructor performing the repetitive movement, based on the measure, to conform the form of the user to the predetermined form for the repetitive movement.

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing the accuracy of a bicycle training apparatus that is configured to measure the power output of a cyclist riding on a bicycle. The system includes a base, a main drive shaft secured to the base, a motor secured to the base and configured to rotate the main drive shaft, torque and rotational speed sensors configured to measure the torque and rotational speed of the main drive shaft during rotation thereof. The bicycle training apparatus may be secured relative to the base and functionally coupled to the main drive shaft. The motor may then be operated to apply a power input to the bicycle training apparatus while measuring the torque and rotational speed of the main drive shaft and the power input with the bicycle training apparatus. The resulting measurements may be compared to determine the accuracy of the bicycle training apparatus.

Abstract: Power consumption due to failed automatic calibration is suppressed. An electronic watch is provided with a magnetic sensor, a processor for performing calibration of the magnetic sensor and controlling two or more function modes, and an acceleration sensor for sensing movement of a user. The processor determines whether a state of movement sensed by the acceleration sensor is a calibratable state in which calibration of the magnetic sensor can be performed, performs discrimination of a function mode being executed among the two or more function modes, and performs the calibration of the magnetic sensor when (i) the state of movement sensed by the acceleration sensor is the calibratable state and (ii) the function mode is not a non-default mode, the non-default mode being a function mode executed in accordance with an operation by the user.

Abstract: A positioning device for arranging and orienting multiple securing elements on a base layer of a base body of an orthopaedic device. The positioning device includes a first holder having at least one receiving device for a securing element, and a second holder having at least one receiving device for a securing element, wherein the first holder and the second holder are mounted on one another such that they can swivel about a swivel axis about a restricted angular range starting from a starting position.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) receiving, from one or more cameras in a viewing environment of a content-presentation device, video of a user performing a fitness exercise in the viewing environment; (ii) using the received video and a skeletal detection model to estimate skeletal movement of the user; (iii) generating a synthetic video representing the user moving according to the estimated skeletal movement; (iv) based on a comparison of the estimated skeletal movement with predefined reference skeletal movement representing desired skeletal movement for the fitness exercise, and while the user is performing the fitness exercise, continually calculating a metric representing a difference between the estimated skeletal movement and the reference skeletal movement; and (v) causing the content-presentation device to concurrently display the generated synthetic video, a reference video representing the reference skeletal movement, and an indication of the metric.