Monitors Exercise Parameter Patents (Class 482/8)
  • Patent number: 8781860
    Abstract: A method for facilitating treatment of patients, wherein the server is communicatively coupled to a communications network, is provided that solves the above-described problems. The method includes receiving, via the communications network, an exercise regimen for a patient, wherein the exercise regimen includes a normalized model of at least one exercise activity, transmitting, via the communications network, the exercise regimen to a computing device of the patient, receiving, via the communications network, patient observation data, including a log of the patient performing the least one exercise activity, and generating a report including data from the exercise regimen and the patient observation data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Alvaro Escorcia, Erica Escorcia, Alvaro Ramirez
  • Patent number: 8777815
    Abstract: Athletic performance monitoring systems and methods, many of which utilize, in some manner, global positioning satellite (“GPS”) data, provide data and information to athletes and/or to equipment used by athletes during an athletic event. Such systems and methods may provide route information to athletes and/or their trainers, e.g., for pre-event planning, goal setting, and calibration purposes. Such systems and methods optionally may provide real time information to the athlete while the event takes place, e.g., to assist in reaching the pre-set goals. Additionally, data and information collected by such systems and methods may assist in post-event analysis for athletes and their trainers, e.g., to evaluate past performances and to assist in improving future performances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Case, Jr., Jason P. Martin
  • Patent number: 8771149
    Abstract: An orthodontic compliance monitor includes a sensor that senses when an orthodontic appliance is properly positioned and a processor that processes an output of the sensor and generates compliance data. A memory device stores compliance data and the processor generates the compliance data based on a compliance protocol. System and methods for orthodontic compliance are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Nemours Foundation
    Inventors: Tariq Rahman, Thomas H. Shaffer, J. Richard Bowen
  • Publication number: 20140187384
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a video display. In certain embodiments the apparatus includes an integrated platform. Memory within the apparatus contains a library of instructional exercise programs, such as yoga, Pilates, body toning and stretching routines. The apparatus may also connect to a network, such as the Internet to stream and/or download additional exercise programs. A user interface enables the user to select from available programs, which are shown on the video display. Audio for the programs may be provided via speakers or though headphones, which may be rechargeable and/or wireless.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Yoga Today LLC
    Inventors: Scott Alan Blum, Kimberly Jane Whitman
  • Publication number: 20140187383
    Abstract: An integrated exercise workspace (100) comprises an exercise device (110), a work surface (120), and elbow supports (130a, 130b). The exercise device (110) is operable by a lower extremity of a user. The work surface (120) is supported at a work surface position (122) relative to the exercise device (110) and adapted to allow use of the work surface (120) by the user while operating the exercise device (110). The elbow supports (130a, 130b) are adapted to support elbows of the user at a support position (132a, 132b) to substantially isolate degrees of freedom with respect to hand movement from the elbows to hands of the user, so as to minimize movement of the user's hands due to movement of the lower extremity while operating the exercise device (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: James Charles Martin
  • Patent number: 8769434
    Abstract: User interfaces such as web pages may be customized in terms of appearance and content based on user interests. For example, information items may be arranged such that items corresponding to strong user interests are displayed in more visually identifiable locations while items corresponding to weaker user interests are displayed in less visually valuable positions. The size of and space allocated to the information items may also be customized based on the relative strengths of the corresponding interests. For example, information associated with a strong user interest may be allotted 50% of the user interface. Other visual characteristics of the user interface and the information items such as font size/style, color, transparency and the like may also be customized to reflect the importance or strength of corresponding user interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael T. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20140179491
    Abstract: An apparatus obtains an exercise route of workouts associated with a person for achieving a fitness objective, determines parameters for first workout option of a first type to replace a second workout option of a second different type such that the first workout option is interchangeable with the second workout option while satisfying the exercise route and displays the determined parameters for the first workout option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Precor Incorporated
    Inventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
  • Patent number: 8758201
    Abstract: A portable system retrieves one or more exercise programs from a remote communication system that provides motivational content for a user exercising upon an exercise mechanism. The exercise program further includes at least one control signal that controls one or more operating parameters of the exercise mechanism. The portable system includes a control device configured to retrieve the exercise program and deliver the motivational content to the user by way of an audio delivery device, while delivering the control signals to the exercise mechanism. A sensor communicates with the control device and tracks one or more measurable parameters of the user during the user's performance of the exercise program. Data representative of the one or more measurable parameters can be delivered to the control device for delivery to the remote communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren C. Ashby, William T. Dalebout, Scott R. Watterson
  • Publication number: 20140171268
    Abstract: Provided is a device for measuring parameters of a swimmer. The device includes a motive force sensor configured to measure a motive force associated with the swimmer, wherein the motive force is generated by the swimmer moving in a water reservoir, a processing unit configured to process measurements received from the motive force sensor, wherein the processing generates processed measurements, a transmitter configured to transmit the processed measurements to a peripheral unit, a housing configured to enclose at least the motive force sensor, the processing unit, and the transmitter, and one or more fasteners connected to the housing and configured to fasten a restraining element, wherein the restraining element is configured to transfer the motive force from the swimmer to the motive force sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Anthony Frolov
  • Patent number: 8753275
    Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring whether a user is wearing and/or using a tagged device such as prescribed footwear, a walking aid, a brace or other orthotics. The system may detect whether the user is using a tagged device and can, in some embodiments, alert the user or the user's caregivers if the user ambulates without using the tagged device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignees: BioSensics LLC, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Inventors: Bijan Najafi, Ali-Reza Boloori, James Wrobel
  • Patent number: 8747312
    Abstract: A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, using the body weight data, and communication circuitry to: (a) receive user identification data which identifies the user or a portable activity monitoring device, and (b) transmit the user weight data to data storage associated with the user identification data. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to receive physiologic data which is based on the user weight data, and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and physiologic data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Eric Nathan Friedman, James Park
  • Patent number: 8747282
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jonathan S. Hazelwood, Joshua J. Roman, David L. Peterman
  • Patent number: 8747199
    Abstract: A computerized system and method for measuring physical activity to advance play in a game. In example embodiments, a cell phone generates a screen display and the game is played through the mobile device. The measurement of physical activity progresses the player through the game by progressing the player through “game days,” by permitting the player to travel from a current location to another location on a map of the game, by earning rewards points for the player that may be utilized in game play, etc. A specified number of steps equates with a game day and a complete game is measured in game days. The device tracks physical activity, related game days, and completion of games. During a game day, a player advances in the game as well as encounters challenges and obstacles and may be prompted to make other decisions related to the game play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Humana Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Palmisano, Benjamin Gibson Sawyer
  • Publication number: 20140155224
    Abstract: Invention to drive the handling of a hockey stick (the Stick Handling) by strengthening the hand's pronator and supinator muscles in order to improve the control, speed, strength and technique for handling a hockey puck. The exerciser primarily use is to isolate the pronation-supination movement so younger and older users, experts and beginners, professional and amateur are able to develop and identify the most accurate gesture to perform perfectly puck dribbling. The flexion-extension of the elbow is a common mistake among hockey players and can therefore be avoided. Thereafter, when the correct movement is well assimilated, the exerciser can be used to improve the movement quality, speed and/or strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Jean-philippe Leclerc, Marc Leclerc
  • Publication number: 20140155225
    Abstract: A Kegel muscle exercising apparatus includes various exercise programs that adaptively change depending on a user's exercise performance. This apparatus includes an insertable device for inserting into the body of a user, computer program code that contains exercise programs that specify operation of a stimulation mechanism by a controller, a stimulation mechanism that directs a user to contract her Kegel muscles according to an exercise program, a sensor that measures Kegel muscle contraction activity, and a controller that receives feedback from the sensor. This feedback comprises the results of an exercise program, and depending on the results, the apparatus can determine a different exercise program appropriate for the user. Following the different exercise programs allows a user to improve her Kegel muscle strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: LELO Inc.
    Inventor: Filip Sedic
  • Patent number: 8740750
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a device for controlling and/or regulating a training and/or rehabilitation unit comprises a training and/or rehabilitation unit, a sensor unit having sensors for determining oxygen concentration and for determining carbon dioxide concentration, a control unit for the sensors, a microcontroller in the control unit for controlling the heating power of heating elements of the sensors, depending on breath flow volume, for maintaining constant sensor temperatures, and a resistance and/or braking arrangement of the training and/or rehabilitation unit that can be controlled and/or regulated based on a breathing gas composition determined by the sensor unit. The device can be used to increase endurance, preferably by way of altitude training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Ulrich Jerichow
  • Patent number: 8740751
    Abstract: Athletic performance monitoring systems include components for sensing performance data and/or displaying desired information to users. Electronic interface systems facilitate transfer of the data from the performance sensing system to a display device, e.g., to enable the display of athletic performance data on an electronic display device, including conventional electronic display devices that are known and commercially available (e.g., cellular telephones, PDAs, pagers, beepers, MP3 or other audio players, radios, portable televisions, portable DVD players, other video playing devices, watches, etc.). The sensing systems, as well as any data transfer systems associated therewith, may be included as part of an article of footwear, an article of clothing, a piece of athletic equipment, or the like, or even included as part of the interface device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Shum
  • Patent number: 8745496
    Abstract: The present invention can include electronic devices having variable input/output interfaces that can allow a user to interact with the devices with greater efficiency and in a more ergonomic manner. An electronic device of the present invention can display icons associated with user-programmable parameters of a media file. By interacting with the icons, a user can change the user-programmable parameters during playback of the media file. Changes to the user-programmable parameters can affect playback of the remainder of the media file. An electronic device of the present invention also can automatically re-orient images shown on a display and re-configure user input components based on the orientation of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Gregory Gilley, Sarah A. Brody, Randall Hayes Ubillos, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
  • Patent number: 8740752
    Abstract: We have disclosed systems and methods for monitoring an individual's performance during a physical activity. The methods may include using a first component and second component each configured to be worn or carried by the individual during a physical activity. The methods may include the first component communicating wirelessly with the second component over a personal area network during the physical activity, the first component determining that the second component has ceased communication with the first component during the physical activity, and the first component adapting a function in response to determining that the second component has ceased communication with the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Michael Ellis, Caron Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8740749
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus (1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140) for physical exercises, comprising at least one element (2, 4, 4?, 23, 23?, 34, 34?, 55, 55?, 57, 57?, 65, 65?, 67, 75, 76, 80, 96, 96?, 105, 105?, 112, 114, 114?, 124, 124?, 125, 126, 133, 134, 137, 141, 141?) capable to interact with a user during the execution of a physical exercise, characterising in that it comprises vibrating means (5, 6, 11, 12, 78, 85, 97, 106, 116, 116?, 117) capable to produce at least one mechanical vibration of said at least one element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Olga Tsarpela
  • Patent number: 8734296
    Abstract: A biometric monitoring device with a display is provided. The biometric monitoring device may track the completion progress towards one or more biometric performance goals and provide a goal celebration indicator upon completion of a biometric performance goal and subsequent receipt of an input signal. In some implementations, the completion of a biometric performance goal may be signaled prior to receipt of the input signal using a secondary indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Boomer Brumback, David Wayne Knight, Jayson Dean Michilena Messenger, Jung Ook Hong
  • Publication number: 20140141937
    Abstract: An apparatus for estimating an anaerobic threshold may include a heart rate detector configured to detect a heart rate from a signal sensed from a user, and an anaerobic threshold estimator configured to estimate an anaerobic threshold of the user based on a change in the detected heart rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Youn Ho Kim, Sang Kon Bae, Kun Soo Shin, Chang Mok Choi
  • Patent number: 8727947
    Abstract: An apparatus compares athletic information relating to a user performing an athletic activity. The apparatus has a module (503, 505, 509) that generates a first set of athletic data corresponding to athletic information corresponding to the athletic activity performed by the user. The module has a memory (511) storing a second set of athletic data. The module compares the first set of athletic data to the second set of athletic data and communicates content to the user based on the comparison of the first set of athletic data to the second set of athletic data. The apparatus also has a module (803, 805) that determines the expected time of athletic activity and selects a set of feedback data having a duration proximate the expected time of athletic activity, wherein the module communicates the selected set of feedback data to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Roberto Tagliabue
  • Patent number: 8727948
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for creating an exercise history for an exerciser to create an exercise program substantially in real-time, wherein personal exercise information is gathered to create the exercise history during an exercise event in an exercise environment having one or more exercise units. The present invention provides a method for creating an exercise program and a method for controlling an exercise event. The present invention also provides a device arrangement and a device which are arranged to perform the method of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Healthy Exercise Holding Oy
    Inventor: Jouni Herranen
  • Publication number: 20140135173
    Abstract: A workout system includes one or more exercise machines with adjustable difficulty settings. A wireless tracking device measures workout difficulty parameter values of a participant's workout and communicates the difficulty parameter values to the one or more exercise machines. The difficulty settings of the one or more exercise machines are adjusted based on the difficulty parameter values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Scott R. Watterson
  • Publication number: 20140135174
    Abstract: An exercise and rehabilitation system includes a patient positioning system, a dynamometer, an electronics module, a computer and a communications module. The electronics module includes a servo-amplifier and a controller and the controller receives torque and position data from the dynamometer, computes the control signal for the servo-amplifier, receives high-level control settings from the computer and communicates torque and position data to the computer. The communications module communicates with the electronics module, and the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: ROBERT L. POTASH, RICHARD J. POTASH, KENNETH W. KOLLET, GEORGE E. DUGAS
  • Patent number: 8721503
    Abstract: A training method and device. Signals are received from a training transducer. Training schedule data of exercises for a user is received from a remote correspondent. The training schedule data is stored in a first memory. A human perceptible signal, which is outputted in accordance with a feedback template, includes data content relating to performance of exercise by the user, said feedback template specifying a manner in which the data content is to be conveyed to the user. Output status data from which the human perceptible signal is generated is stored in a second memory. A determination of whether the received signals satisfy criteria of conforming to the training schedule data is continuously carried out in real time as the user is performing the exercises. The training schedule data is updated as a function of a result of the determination. The training device includes the first and second memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Lara Barre, Andres Garcia, Nikolaj Groeneweg, Jillis Ter Hove
  • Patent number: 8721502
    Abstract: We have disclosed systems and methods for displaying information about a physical activity conducted by an individual. The methods may include defining a performance parameter zone for a particular performance parameter, receiving and storing in a memory device data associated with a physical activity, initiating a graphical display on a display screen that includes a representation of the route based on the received and stored data. The data may include a plurality of performance parameter data points correlated with a plurality of position points collected as the individual traversed a geographic route. The representation of the route may include multiple portions of the route having different visual characteristics corresponding to a portion of the route where the individual was or was not performing within the performance parameter zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Michael D. Ellis, Caron Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8721501
    Abstract: A detection device and a monitoring system are adapted to detect an exercising state of a user. The detection device is adapted to be equipped on a circulation exercise device of a physical training equipment. The detection device has a state detector and a rotation speed detector. The state detector generates multiple signal combinations based on a periodic motion of the circulation exercise device. The rotation speed detector estimates a relative variation between a rotation speed and degrees of the circulation exercise device based on the signal combinations. The relative variation represents the user's exercising state. According to the relative variation, a user can realize whether the exercising state is in balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Mu-Chuan Wu
  • Patent number: 8725842
    Abstract: A smart watch is provided. The smart watch includes a band unit, a network unit, a display unit and a control unit. The band unit is configured to be worn on a user's wrist. The smart watch includes a band unit that is capable of being worn on a user and includes a wrist band layer disposed on the band unit, an image capture device disposed on the band unit, a power source coupled to the image capture device, a memory coupled to the image capture device, and a motion detector coupled to the memory. The smart watch includes a network unit located in the band unit and communicates wirelessly with at least one of a portable network device and a server and a display unit being coupled to the power source, and a control unit that includes a processor and coupled to the memory, the power source, the display unit, and the network unit, the control unit receiving information from the image capture device, and the motion detector and storing information in the memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Khalid Al-Nasser
  • Publication number: 20140128223
    Abstract: System, method and apparatus for carrying out isometric exercises for therapeutic purposes. As employed in a therapeutic mode the apparatus may only be programmed within mandated therapeutic parameter limitations. During therapeutic trials, the user is visually and aurally cued throughout the test sequence and the therapeutic data evolved during the regimen is recorded and recoverable from archival memory. Particular target force modes can be selected to allow stimulation of nitric oxide release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Ronald L. Wiley
  • Patent number: 8715139
    Abstract: Portable fitness monitoring systems, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a portable fitness monitoring system includes a portable fitness monitoring device, a sensor in communication with the portable fitness monitoring device for sensing performance parameters during a physical activity conducted by the user and communicating performance parameter data to said portable fitness monitoring device, a portable music device coupled to the portable fitness monitoring device, and an audio output device coupled to the portable fitness monitoring device, wherein music is transmitted from the portable music device to the audio output device through the portable fitness monitoring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Christian DiBenedetto, Mark Arthur Oleson, Ian Michael Munson
  • Patent number: 8715176
    Abstract: A user directed interactive method and system for implementing customized therapy routines. The method and system obtains relevant information from a user via an interactive questionnaire and via digital therapeutic techniques to evaluate the user's pain and provide a customized treatment regimen. The user then implements the custom treatment regimen in order to return their body to proper alignment thereby bringing about a state of muscular and internal balance to the individual naturally. In this manner, the method and system of the present invention replicates the process of in-clinic and video therapy programs while delivering customized therapy sessions and long-term therapy programs based on the user's individual needs via an electronic medium that is completely automated without the need for professional intervention, evaluation, or correspondence of any kind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventor: John P. Lemme
  • Patent number: 8708868
    Abstract: A fighting arts shield like device designed to be carried or mounted. Through hitting the apparatus the contestant can condition and develop muscles and technique. The device may be either solid or hollow. The shield front is specifically developed to represent striking areas found on a human target and developed such that a properly delivered strike will land solidly; improper or techniques delivered from the wrong distance will not land appropriately. The backside is uniquely developed with features that enhance the holder's ability to hold and direct the shield thereby enhancing its utility. The shield is carried in a boxing on-guard position. The shield like device may have an optional electrical component that allows measurements to be made of the speed, power and force vectors of strikes where data may be instantaneously presented by audio and visual indicators or disaggregated or used at a later date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Loren George Partlo
  • Publication number: 20140113770
    Abstract: A treadmill having a device for a virtual walking course image and a method for driving the treadmill. The treadmill is structured to be used within a restricted space and has a separate image device which enables a user to select, a course from a virtual walking course image menu. The speed of the image displayed on the monitor changes with the walking speed of the user. In a slope mode in which the walking course has sloped and curved road sections, a driving belt of the treadmill operates according to the mode to realize the corresponding slope. Further, a storage device stores and manages walking records of the user, thereby enabling a personal exercise record to be checked. Further, the screen of the monitor can be split into two or more screens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventor: LIM KANG JUN
  • Publication number: 20140113769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to exercisers having information management system comprising a main frame of the exerciser, a measuring module, a signal processing module and an identifier generating module. The measuring module measures the movement of the exerciser and/or the physical status of the user and collects signals from the equipment and/or user. The signal processing module processes the signals received and then generates fitness information and/or physical information. The identifier generating module converts the information into an identifier and displays on a monitor. The user can easily obtain the identifier by using mobile devices, without printing, for him or her to save, manage and utilize the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: FOOTWEAR & RECREATION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: PAO-PAO LIU, DAVID LAI, CHIU-CHIEH CHEN, CHING-YU CHUANG, CHUNG-KAI HUANG
  • Patent number: 8702567
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to improve the gait performance of subjects with neurodegenerative disease movement disorders, injuries, surgical wounds, athletic performance objectives, or combinations thereof through feedback-enhanced training A subject walks, jogs or runs on a surface with the use of an assistive walking device such as a walker, cane, rollator or railings. Attached to the assistive walking device is a distance sensor and processing unit that detects, measures, and evaluates certain gait characteristics and delivers feedback to the subject. The subject is trained to exhibit desirable gait characteristics such as stride length, heel-toe motion, cadence, pace and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Hu, Stephen Grill
  • Patent number: 8702430
    Abstract: A sports electronic training system, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises at least one monitor and a portable electronic processing device for receiving data from the at least one monitor and providing feedback to an individual based on the received data. The monitor can be a motion monitor that measures an individual's performance such as, for example, speed, pace and distance for a runner. Other monitors might include a heart rate monitor, a temperature monitor, an altimeter, et cetera. Feedback provided to a user typically includes, for example, training information such as whether the user is satisfying specific workout and/or training criteria. In an embodiment, the functionality of the sports electronic training system is enhanced by enabling the portable electronic processing device to interact with other devices and applications, for example, using the Internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: adidas International Marketing B.V.
    Inventors: Christian Dibenedetto, Mark Arthur Oleson, Roland G. Seydel, Scott Tomlinson, Allen W. Van Noy, Amy Jones Vaterlaus, Stephen Michael Vincent
  • Patent number: 8702568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise system for giving feedback to a user thereof and to a method for communication between different devices in the exercise system. The exercise system comprises at least two body coupled communication modules (14) for forming a body area network and at least one exercise device (2) comprising at least one sensor (6), feedback means (8) and one of the at least two body coupled communication devices. The exercise system further comprises a processing unit (4) for collecting and processing user data from the at least one sensor (6) and output the processed data on the feedback means (8) via the body area network in order to give the user feedback on his exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Karin Klabunde, Lucas Jacobus Franciscus Geurts
  • Patent number: 8702566
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are training devices useful for improving the agility and/or speed of a trainee, systems comprising same, and methods of improving a trainee's agility and/or speed. In one embodiment a training device comprises a first sensor operatively associated with a control mechanism, wherein the control mechanism is optionally configured to enable the device to move (a) randomly, (b) in a predetermined movement pattern, or (c) in relation to a second sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Mazzanobile, Evan Baumgarten
  • Patent number: 8696520
    Abstract: We have disclosed a data transfer system that includes athletic equipment and at least two individual network components. A first individual network component is engaged with athletic equipment and is configured to transmit data to a remote component. A second individual network component is configured to receive data from a remote component. A second individual network component includes at least one of a display device and an audio output device. Data transmitted may include user identity and performance data and route data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Michael Ellis, Caron Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8696569
    Abstract: A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, using the body weight data, and communication circuitry to: (a) receive user identification data which identifies the user or a portable activity monitoring device, and (b) transmit the user weight data to data storage associated with the user identification data. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to receive physiologic data which is based on the user weight data, and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and physiologic data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Eric Nathan Friedman, James Park
  • Patent number: 8694136
    Abstract: We have disclosed devices and methods for monitoring an individual's performance during a physical activity. The devices may include multiple elements such as a mount adapted to releasably secure the device to the individual's wrist during the physical activity, a heart rate sensor coupled to the mount and adapted to obtain heart rate data during the physical activity, a satellite positioning system receiver coupled to the mount and adapted to obtain position data during the physical activity, an acceleration sensor coupled to the mount and adapted to obtain acceleration data during the physical activity, and an output coupled to the mount and adapted to output performance information to the individual during the physical activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Michael Ellis, Caron Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8690735
    Abstract: An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise mechanism is an interface adapted for gathering a first real-time signal from the user. The interface communicates with a communication system for receiving a packetized second real-time signal including a synchronized control signal from the trainer. The exercise device includes an output device configured to reproduce the second real-time signal. The control signals carried by the second signal are used to control the operating parameters of the exercise mechanism in real-time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout, Darren C. Ashby
  • Patent number: 8690736
    Abstract: A system and method of tracking physical activity of a person in order to help motivate that person to add more exercise to their lives. Each participant is provided a motion sensor that detects forces incurred by the participant. The motion sensor creates electronic data that corresponds to the forces detected. The data is analyzed to determine whether or not exercise has been performed. The analysis can also determine the type of exercise performed, when the exercise was performed, and the duration of the exercise performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: GlobalFit
    Inventors: Frank Napolitano, Andrew Greenberg, Christian Ludwig
  • Patent number: 8684888
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a video display. In certain embodiments the apparatus includes an integrated platform. Memory within the apparatus contains a library of instructional exercise programs, such as yoga. Pilates, body toning and stretching routines. The apparatus may also connect to a network, such as the Internet to stream and/or download additional exercise programs. A user interface enables the user to select from available programs, which are shown on the video display. Audio for the programs may be provided via speakers or though headphones, which may be rechargeable and/or wireless.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Yoga Today LLC
    Inventors: Scott Alan Blum, Kimberly Jane Whitman
  • Patent number: 8684890
    Abstract: A robotic rehabilitation apparatus and method provide subjects with lower limb gait impairment, gait therapy before subjects are able to walk independently, or are able to control their legs or stand unaided. The apparatus is constructed and arranged to take advantage of natural gravitational force and musculo-skeletal dynamics of therapy subjects, and to replicate gait in subjects without manual or mechanical intervention to lift subjects' legs and feet. The apparatus and method provide the appropriate dynamic and sensory inputs to muscle groups occurring during normal gait that are critical to gait rehabilitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventors: Caitlyn Joyce Bosecker, Hermano Igo Krebs
  • Patent number: 8688527
    Abstract: Systems and methods to facilitate programmatic access to a network-based commerce facility via a network are described. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a request from a third party application via the network at the network based commerce facility. The request performs an action pertaining to electronic commerce and being one of a plurality of requests recognized by the network-based commerce facility. In responsive to the request, the method performs the action pertaining to the electronic commerce and communicates from a result of the action from the network-based commerce facility to the third party application in a programmatically accessible format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: eBay, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Dai-Shun Poon, Scott Leahy, Michael K. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8682732
    Abstract: Systems and methods to facilitate programmatic access to a network-based commerce facility via a network are described. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a request from a third party application via the network at the network based commerce facility. The request performs an action pertaining to electronic commerce and being one of a plurality of requests recognized by the network-based commerce facility. In responsive to the request, the method performs the action pertaining to the electronic commerce and communicates from a result of the action from the network-based commerce facility to the third party application in a programmatically accessible format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: eBay, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Dai-Shun Poon, Scott Leahy, Michael K. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8678979
    Abstract: Orthoses with microprocessor control placed around the joint of a patient are used to perform and to monitor isometric, range-of-motion, proprioception and isotonic exercises of the joint. A variety of improved hardware elements result in an orthosis that is easier to use and interacts more efficiently with the controller to allow the monitoring of a greater range of motions while holding down cost and provide suitable accurate evaluation of the exercises. Efficient ways of programming the exercises, monitoring the exercises and evaluating the exercise provide a comprehensive program for the rehabilitation of an injured or weakened joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: IZEX Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Stark, Duane P. M. Oyen, Thomas Bybee, Arthur M. Lohmann, Joel L. Boyd