Monitors Exercise Parameter Patents (Class 482/8)
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Patent number: 8506457Abstract: The invention pertains to a stationary exercise bike along with a display that provides instruction to lead a rider through an exercise program. The invention allows a rider to obtain benefits of a group, instructor-led class though the rider's schedule does not permit the rider to participate in the class. The invention also describes a method of exercising with the foregoing bike and display.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.Inventor: John Baudhuin
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Patent number: 8506458Abstract: In a first aspect, a method is provided that includes the steps of (1) providing a monitor for determining a level of exercise performance performed by an exerciser and for outputting a signal representative of the performance level; (2) using the monitor to measure a level of exercise performance performed by an exerciser; (3) outputting from the monitor a signal representative of the performance level; (4) providing a video game having a character, the video game inputting and being responsive to the performance level signal output by the monitor, the video game using the performance level signal to control a performance level of the video game character; and (5) while the exerciser is not exercising, controlling a performance level of the video game character based on a performance level signal output by the monitor.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: Brian M. Dugan
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Patent number: 8506455Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention provides an exercise mat, which may be of flexible polymer foam material and which includes one or more speakers integrated thereinto. An audio interface is further integrated into the material of the mat and is configured to receive an audio signal from at least one audio source, and to output an amplified audio signal to the speakers.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: Alexei J. Cowett
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Publication number: 20130203559Abstract: An exercise swing comprising: a seat; an axle; at least one swingable member having a first end attached to said seat and a second end connected via a pivot to said axle; and a resistance adjuster for varying the resistance of said pivot to back-and-forth swinging motion of the swingable member about the pivot, and the exercise swing arranged so as to allow the entire body of a user, with the user seated on the seat, to swing back-and-forth through an arcuate path.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: CAVITRONIX CORPORATIONInventor: Wendy Thomson
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Patent number: 8500604Abstract: An exercise monitoring method and system in one embodiment includes a communications network, a wearable transducer configured to generate physiologic data associated with movement of a wearer, and to form a communication link with the communications network, a system memory in which command instructions are stored, a user interface operably connected to the computer, and a system processor configured to execute the command instructions to receive the generated physiologic data, analyze the received physiologic data with a multilayer perceptron/support vector machine/hidden Markov (MSH) model, model the analyzed physiologic data, and generate feedback based on a comparison of the model and a stored exercise object.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Soundararajan Srinivasan, Juergen Heit, Aca Gacic, Rahul Kapoor, Burton W Andrews
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Patent number: 8496564Abstract: A transportable apparatus for performing cardiovascular training, including: an exercise device that is adapted to enable a user to perform a specific motion pattern; an ergometer that provides an indication of the amount of work performed by the user of the exercise device; an alarm system that provides an indication to the user responsive to the readings of the ergometer; wherein the alarm system is preprogrammed to provide indications responsive to one or more readings of the ergometer based on the results of a cardiorespiratory exercise test performed on the user with the exercise device.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Inventor: Rachel Zlobinsky
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Publication number: 20130190135Abstract: The disclosed invention primarily relates to methods for assisting and motivating persons with respect to various exercise and rehabilitation regimens they might undertake, mentally as well as physically. The invention also has potential application to for diagnosis and/or treatment of certain mental and physical disorders, and in other situations where a form of companionship may be provided the user. In addition the invention herein provides an enjoyable means of social interaction with others providing further motivation for physical and mental activity represented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: MOTION GAMES, LLCInventor: MOTION GAMES, LLC
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Publication number: 20130190136Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to exercise devices. In particular the present invention relates to exercise devices having a selectively adjustable console. The console of an exercise device may selectively adjust in a number of different ways according to the present invention. For example, the height of a console relative to a portion of the exercise device frame may selectively adjust up or down. Alternatively, the tilt of the console, or a portion of the console such as the display screen, may selectively adjust relative to a portion of the exercise device frame. For example, the angular orientation of a console or a display screen relative to a portion of the exercise device frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.Inventor: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
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Patent number: 8491446Abstract: An exemplary exercise device includes a handheld force sensor with complementary male and female connectors extending from opposite sides thereof. The force sensor senses pulling and/or pushing forces exerted between the opposing sides. The male connector may be resistant to travel through the female connector except in limited orientations. The connectors allow the exercise device to interface with any mobile or immobile device having complementary connectors. Non-complementary connectors can connect with the exercise device through a body passage. Depending on devices interfaced with the exercise device, force readings can be taken during a vast variety of motions using different muscle groups during training, exercise, and rehabilitation/physical therapy in homes, schools, healthcare facilities, health clubs, etc.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Kayo Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Hinds, Robert A. Braier, John Stephenson
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Publication number: 20130184123Abstract: An exercise device comprises a rigid endless tubular ring having an internal bore, a handle element extending radially across a main aperture bounded by the ring, and a weighted freely movable element received in said ring for movement therearound. The handle element is attached to the tubular ring via first and second attachment portions which extend around the tubular ring for improved stability. By gyrating the exercise device to cause the ball to roll within the ring, a user is able to generate inertial resistance within the device and improve the strength in his or her wrist and other body parts. The exercise device is designed to be used in a one-handed or two-handed mode of operation. The attachment portions extending around the tubular ring stabilize the junction between the ring and handle, allowing greater ball weights and larger diameter rings to be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: RPM SPORTS LIMITEDInventor: Rory McLoughney
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Publication number: 20130178336Abstract: An electronic auxiliary device is adapted for being joined with a wrist strength training device and wirelessly coupled to an information device, as well as the electronic auxiliary device comprises a device body and a function device. The device body has an auxiliary unit and is adapted for being joined with the wrist strength training device. The function device is disposed inside the device body. The function device is capable of acquiring the exercise information and transmitting the exercise information to the information device wirelessly, so as to compute the exercise information by the information device or to interact with the information device through the exercise information. Therefore, the wrist strength training device has both training and entertaining effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: NANO-SECOND TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: NANO-SECOND TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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Publication number: 20130178335Abstract: The invention provides a real-time exercise coaching system on the basis of that the whole exercise course could be subdivided into 4 basic components: sprint (anaerobic or speeding), aerobic endurance (balancing aerobic endurance), compensating (compensating O2 debt), and dynamic recovery. The real-time exercise coaching system of the invention enables a user to realize his/her current physiological state and change of fitness condition and then the user can further decide which action (sprint, aerobic endurance, and dynamic recovery) is to be taken next. The system of the invention instantly and continuously provides information that assesses a user's current physiological state during exercising in view of the exercise situations and the environmental conditions (such as temperature, humidity, altitude and air quality).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: ADVANCED MEDIWATCH CO., LTD.Inventor: Advanced Mediwatch Co., Ltd.
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Publication number: 20130172155Abstract: A portable physical therapy/rehabilitation/exercise device is provided for evaluating the condition of a patient and for evaluating and tracking the progress made by a patient over time. The device is hand held and has an evaluation mode to determine the current condition of the patient. The device also has a manual exercise mode and a preset exercise mode. During exercises in each mode all of the data pertaining to the forces (compression, tension, torque, and the like) are all stored in the device along with other kinds of quantitative and qualitative data. The stored data may be uploaded to the internet or external computer system in order to be further analyzed. The device is suitable for use by doctors, health care providers, insurance companies and other entities having an interest in the medical condition of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Lawrence G. Adamchick, Daniel L. Adamchick
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Publication number: 20130172154Abstract: An exercise quantity measuring method and display apparatus thereof is provided. The exercise quantity measuring method includes photographing a user's motion to obtain a motion image, calculating a motion analogous degree representing a comparison between the motion image and a sample motion image, where the sample motion image is previously stored in association with a sample value of exercise quantity; and calculating an exercise quantity of the user's motion based on the motion analogous degree and the sample value of exercise quantity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung-hoon KIM, Jong-lok KIM, Sung-soo KIM, Jung-il CHOI
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Patent number: 8475339Abstract: A method for correcting life patterns for providing feedback for an exercise program periodically or in real time is disclosed. The method of the present invention detects a starting point of a dynamic activity interval periodically or in real time by sensing movement of a user in daily life, and provides an exercise program for filling a deficient amount of activity compared to a target value in the detected activity interval when the starting point is detected. Therefore, the method of the present invention may simply provide feedback for an amount of activity of a pertinent interval at an actual starting point of the dynamic activity interval, and thus the user may effectively follow the provided exercise program for correcting life patterns.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Xiusolution Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Sang Hwang, Young-Tae Im, Jeong-Whan Lee, Young-Jae Lee
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Patent number: 8475338Abstract: Exercise machines and linear motor systems for use in exercise machines are provided herein, where the linear motor provides a resistance force in response to a force generated by a user performing an exercise. The linear motor systems include a programmable logic and force generation control system, which is programmable to control the resistance provided by the linear motor.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Smalley Steel Ring CompanyInventors: Michael Greenhill, Mark Greenhill, Brad Hill
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Patent number: 8469862Abstract: A wearable device has a carrier having an aperture. A device has a USB connection and a protrusion wherein the protrusion is received in the aperture to connect the device to the carrier. The device is a USB type device having athletic functionality.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Bo Stefan Andren, Stephen D. Berry, Maximillian P. Burton, Matt Capozzi, James A. Ishihara, Kevin Lozeau, Hector Moll-Carrillo, James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast
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Patent number: 8465397Abstract: A method is disclosed for guiding a person to a physiological cumulative state in physical exercise, in which the exercise has a physiological target in the form of a physiological state at the end of the exercise, a duration, and a performance parameter. At the start of the exercise the physiological target is set, as is the value of the performance parameter, and during the exercise at regular intervals: at least one quantity proportional to the momentary intensity is measured. The present physiological state and an estimate of the physiological state at the end of the exercise are calculated with the aid of momentary intensity and the exercise performed. A guidance range for the momentary intensity is defined, in order to reach the target state and the performance parameter. The user is guided by feedback to remain within the guidance intensity range.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Firstbeat Technologies OyInventors: Sami Saalasti, Aki Pulkkinen, Joni Kettunen, Mikko Seppanen
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Publication number: 20130150174Abstract: The invention is directed to a muscle trainer and methods for exercising opposing muscles of a person moving an implement. If the opposing muscles were of appropriate strength, the opposing muscles would apply forces in opposite directions to the implement to assist in maintaining an ideal movement of the implement. The methods train the opposing muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way to accomplish the function. The methods include: (a) moving the muscle trainer through an actual motion; (b) determining a difference between the actual motion and an ideal motion, the difference indicating a dominating force direction in which the dominating muscles urge the muscle trainer; (c) applying an external force to the muscle trainer to urge the muscle trainer in the dominating force direction; and (d) using the non-dominating muscles to urge the muscle trainer against the external force to thereby exercise the non-dominating muscles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: William B. Priester, Richard E. May, C. Bryan Dawson, David A. Ward
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Patent number: 8460162Abstract: A robot for gait training includes a walking-assist robot (100) to be put on legs of a walking trainee; a treadmill (200; a load-hoist (300) for supporting the body of the walking trainee; and a controller (400). The controller (400) includes an input unit (410) for receiving or inputting information or commands, and a speed, angle and rotational force of each joint required for training of the walking trainee, an information storage device for selectively storing the information and commands received through the input unit (410), a control unit for controlling the walking-assist robot (100), the treadmill (200) and the load hoist (300) according to the information or commands input through the input unit (410) or transmitted from the information storage device, and a monitor (420) for displaying the information transmitted from the walking-assist robot (100), the treadmill (200), the load hoist (300) and the information storage device.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: P & S Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang Hoon Park, Kyung Hwan Lee
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Patent number: 8463653Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Alex Dai-Shun Poon, Scott Leahy, Michael K. Wilson
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Patent number: 8460159Abstract: A device for abatement to snoring and snoring disorders which tones and strengthens soft palate muscles. The device comprises inserting a tube into one's mouth; pressing the tube up to the hard palate; holding the tube in the mouth at the hard palate using the tongue; and initiating a sucking process over the tube. The sucking process requires the person to maintain constant suction on the tube member for between about 5 to 15 seconds followed by a relaxation for between about 5 to 20 seconds and repeating this process of suction, hold, and relaxation for between about 10 to 20 times. The device automates the process and records and stores data personal to the person.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Eugene Mikhailenok, Olga Voronina
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Publication number: 20130143718Abstract: An apparatus for the local and/or remote rehabilitation and functional evaluation of the right and/or left hand of a user includes: a number of gym tools for the execution of hand exercises, each gym tool including a mechanical part, a sensor for the transformation of measured physical parameters into electrical signals; a user interface, configured to guide the user in the use of the gym tools, and providing feedbacks to the sequence of user actions; a first processing unit, configured to manage the apparatus functions, signal processing, storing and forwarding information on the measured physical parameters to at least one external device; a short-range communication module, configured to allow a real-time close-distance control of the apparatus; a wide-range communication module, configured to allow the connection to at least one long-distance tele-monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI CAGLIARIInventor: Universita degli Studi di Cagliari
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Publication number: 20130143717Abstract: Electronic meter for an exercise apparatus wherein the body mass index (BMI) and the standard heart rate parameter list are stored in a microprocessor of the electronic meter. After the user inputs his personal basic data (such as height, weight, gender, age, etc.), the microprocessor will determine the weight difference for the user. According to this result, an optimal exercise session suitable for the user will be automatically determined and executed. When the microprocessor executes the exercise session program, the “constant wattage” serves as an exercise response parameter for the sports apparatus. According to the speed of the sports apparatus operated by the user, the resistance level and the total operation time of the sports apparatus can be adjusted at any time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Inventor: Leao Wang
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Publication number: 20130137550Abstract: A multi-limb exercise machine and method that includes a plurality of user-movable input components, an input measurement device associated with each of the input components, a feedback device for providing the user with output information that indicates the difference between a current performance level and a performance target, and a processor that receives input information about user effort applied to each of the input components and communicates the output information to the feedback device. The input components are each configured to be moved by a limb of a user and to resist being moved. The processor determines the difference between performance levels based at least in part on a reward bias that decreases the difference more for effort applied to one of the input components than for effort applied to another of the input components.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Nathaniel E. Skinner, Arthur D. Kuo
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Publication number: 20130137552Abstract: A device for controlling and supervising a user during performing a fitness exercise at a fitness device (electronic Fitness Trainer) comprises a controller module for selecting at least one music piece suited for executing the fitness exercise according to a training plan, for monitoring biofeedback data obtained from the user during executing the exercise, for monitoring device data obtained from the fitness device during executing the exercise and for controlling other components of the device, an explanation module for generating an explanation message, a correction module for generating a correction message, a feedback module for generating a feedback message and an input/output module for receiving biofeedback data from the user and device data from the fitness device and for outputting the explanation message, the correction message and the feedback message as well as the selected at least one music piece to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Sony CorporationInventor: Sony Corporation
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Publication number: 20130130867Abstract: A system and method are provide for an obstacle course including first and second lanes associated with first and second difficulty ratings, respectively. The first lane includes a first plurality of obstacles associated with the first difficulty rating and the second lane includes a second plurality of obstacles associated with the second difficulty rating. The first difficulty rating indicates greater difficulty than the second difficulty rating.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: LIFE CIRQUE, LLCInventor: Life Cirque, LLC
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Publication number: 20130123070Abstract: A cadence detection system may include a cadence sensor and an exercise device, such as a stationary bike, an indoor cycle trainer, a bicycle trainer, a rowing machine, a stair stepping machine, or the like. In operation, the cadence sensor detects movement of at least one component of the drive train of the exercise device during operation thereof, which in turn, may be utilized for calculating the cadence of the exercise device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: RACER-MATE, INC.Inventor: Wilfried Baatz
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Publication number: 20130123068Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for enabling exercise by a user. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a communication unit, a user interface unit, and a processor. The processor may receive user identification data from the user via the user interface unit and retrieve data based on the user identification data from an electronic data store. The processor may use the data to generate an exercise routine and command signals may be sent to an exercise machine based on the generated exercise routine. The processor may receive exercise data from the exercise machine via the communication unit and store the exercise data in the electronic data store.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Sultan Ventures LLCInventor: Sultan Ventures LLC
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Publication number: 20130123071Abstract: Exercise systems and methods are provided that create and run exercise programs that are custom tailored to individual users. An exercise program for a specific user is based upon the user's average work heart rate and recovery heart rate. The exercise programs may include a series of workouts for the user to perform. Each workout requires the user to exercise at various intensity levels so that the user's heart rate moves between different predetermined target heart rate zones. The target heart rate zones are calculated from data relating to the user's average work heart rate and recovery heart rate. As the user's fitness level changes, the user's average work heart rate and recovery heart rate also change. Creation of new exercise programs uses the most current heart rate data to calculate the target heart rate zones, thereby continuously tailoring the exercise programs to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.Inventor: ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.
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Publication number: 20130109538Abstract: An arm and waist exercising apparatus includes a positioning member for positioning on the floor, a swinging frame bar having a longitudinal sliding slot located on the top, rollers pivotally mounted in the bottom side for supporting on the floor, a longitudinal sliding track located on the inside, a handlebar supported on and movable along the longitudinal sliding slot, a slide fixedly connected to the handlebar and movable along the longitudinal sliding track, an elastic band connected between the slide and one end of the longitudinal sliding track and a connecting plate slidably coupled to a sliding groove therein and pivotally connected to the positioning member, an AV (audio and video) indicator for giving audio and video indication signals during exercise, and a knee rest mounted on the positioning member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventor: Wei-The Ho
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Publication number: 20130102439Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Frank Napolitano, Andrew Greenberg, Christian Ludwig
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Publication number: 20130102440Abstract: An exercise system including a singular piece of exercise equipment that provides structure for at least two static exercises to be performed by a user using the equipment specific to a certain muscle group, the equipment is configurable to provide a proper body positioning of the user during both a primary and a secondary force threshold experienced by the user while performing distinct exercises associated with at least each of the at least two static exercises, a measuring device to determine a force applied by a user, and a visual feedback system to display the force applied when performing the at least two static exercises. A method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Renaissance Exercise Equipment, Ltd. LLCInventor: Renaissance Exercise Equipment, Ltd. LLC
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Patent number: 8425381Abstract: An exercise and rehabilitation apparatus including: a frame, an exercise device movably supported on the frame, and a user positioning unit connected with the frame, for properly positioning a user with respect to the exercise device and the frame for performance of a predetermined exercise. The exercise and rehabilitation apparatus also includes a device adjustment unit for positioning the exercise device with respect to the frame to properly position the exercise device with respect to a properly positioned user, to accommodate user size and shape diversity, the device adjustment unit permitting the exercise device to be alignable with a predetermined body part of the user. The exercise and rehabilitation apparatus further includes a feedback unit providing feedback to the user to indicate whether the predetermined exercise is being performed correctly.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Seth Gabriel Forman
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Patent number: 8425382Abstract: A system and method for developing an individual's physical abilities includes measuring one or more physical ability of an individual and establishing control parameters of a game such that operation of the game at a beginning level is within the individual's measured physical ability. The degree of physical ability shown by the individual over time of game play is monitored, and the control parameters are gradually modified to require a progressively greater physical ability of the individual than required at the beginning level. The system includes an input device, e.g., a joystick, that is operated by the individual to play the game. The system records aspects related to game play, such as frequency and duration of play, specific actions or motions, and changes in physical ability. A therapist is then able to review the record and modify system settings to optimize improvement by the individual.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Harold H. Bennett, II
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Patent number: 8419593Abstract: An electronic method of obtaining exercise equipment information. The method including using a first control server associated with a first fitness facility to gather first usage information from a first fitness equipment unit, sending the first usage information from the control server to an accumulated data storage unit, and using the first control server associated with the first fitness facility to gather second usage information from a second fitness equipment unit. The method further including sending the second usage information from the control server to the accumulated data storage unit, and sending the first usage information from the accumulated data storage unit information to a requester.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Mark E. Ainsworth, Robert J. Silbernagel, Susan W. M. Bell, James S. Birrell
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Patent number: 8421642Abstract: A system and method for is provided for operation of an orthopedic system. The system includes a load sensor for converting an applied pressure associated with a force load on an anatomical joint, and an ultrasonic device for creating a low-power short-range ultrasonic sensing field within proximity of the load sensing unit for assessing alignment. The system can adjust a strength and range of the ultrasonic sensing field according to position. It can report audible and visual information associated with the force load and alignment. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: NaviSenseInventors: Jason McIntosh, Marc Boillot, Martin Roche
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Publication number: 20130090212Abstract: The present invention discloses a dumbbell structure capable of delivering exercise information and status, comprising one or more electronic devices installed on the dumbbell for transmitting related parameter information exercise information and status to a computer (such as PC or NB) or a personal smart mobile device (such as PAD and PDA) with corresponding software, and the computer or personal smart mobile device display data of the total amount of exercise (including frequency and calorie consumption), and the electronic device comprises a weight information transmitting sensor, a weight information receiving sensor, a G-sensor, a power supply unit, an information integration and computation unit and an information output unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventor: Leao Wang
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Publication number: 20130090565Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for a wireless health monitoring system for interactively monitoring fitness or health condition of a user by connecting an internet-enabled wireless web device (“WWD”), such as a mobile phone or tablet, to a health monitoring device which may be a medical device or other device such as an exercise machine. The WWD may be wirelessly connected to the device, such as via an RF connection, including using protocols such as 802.15 or 802.11. The wireless connection may employ an adaptor, to convert proprietary RF schemes to input to a WWD. Alternatively, an adaptor may convert the output of a health monitoring device to a Bluetooth® signal for transmission to a WWD. The data is transmitted from the WWD to an Internet server using standard Internet protocols. The user may interact with the server and with other users equipped with similar apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: Q-Tec Systems LLCInventor: Q-Tec Systems LLC
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Publication number: 20130090213Abstract: Monitoring and rewarding of physical activity are carried out by: (1) receiving a measurement of a physical activity from a sensor; (2) processing the measurement of the physical activity to derive a valid extent of the physical activity; and (3) controlling an entertainment device based on the valid extent of the physical activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Navid Amini, Majid Sarrafzadeh
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Publication number: 20130085040Abstract: An exercise apparatus is provided. The exercise apparatus includes upper-body and lower-body sections, the sections being made of a stretchable material that form fits around the wearer. Each of the sections is configured to have coupled thereto a weight, or a plurality of weights, as selected by the wearer. The weights can be positioned and attached to the apparatus at any location on the apparatus as chosen by the user, such that the position and size of the weights is customizable by the individual wearer. Also, the exercise apparatus includes ports for receiving elastic members, the ports being coupled to the apparatus at predetermined locations on the apparatus. The ports allow the wearer to releasably couple an elastic member between any two ports chosen by the wearer, such that the elastic member provides elastic resistance to the wearer as the wearer moves his/her joints in the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventor: Brandon Bowers
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Publication number: 20130085038Abstract: Stationary exercise equipment for physical training, more particularly an exercise bike, comprising a frame with a movement unit which either is to be moved by the exerciser or is itself driven and interacts with the exerciser, one or more sensors, assigned to the movement unit and/or the exerciser, for capturing measured values, and a computer apparatus for establishing one or more items of measurement-value-related information, which are output on a frame-side display apparatus, letterized in that provision is made for a first display apparatus (6), which is directed at the exerciser for displaying one or more items of information, and in that provision is made for a second display apparatus (11), which is directed at the opposite side for outputting at least one item of information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventor: Andreas FISCHER
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Publication number: 20130085039Abstract: A left foot plate and a right foot plate, which are put each both feet of a trainee, are set up, and a load sensor to detect a load is set up at multiple positions on each of the left foot plate and the right foot plate. An extraction unit takes out a load information corresponding to a posture or a motion of the trainee from the load detected by the load sensor. A measurement unit calculates an evaluated value to evaluate a difference of a goal load information set up in a goal setting unit and the load information taken out by the extraction unit. The evaluated value is checked by the trainee at showing in a display unit through an exhibition unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Takao GOTO, Yoichi Shinomiya
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Patent number: 8409057Abstract: A system and method for providing visual feedback to a user of an exercise machine for gauging fitness progress of the user. The system provides a user of an exercise machine with a virtual competition in which the user competes against virtual competitors based on his past performances or those of other users, either as an individual or as a member of a team. The team may also be part of a league. For an individual competing against his own past performance(s), the system may raise the level of performance required to win the virtual competition, and may also lower the level of performance required if the user is not performing well on a particular day. For an individual competing against others in either real-time or against designated results, either as part of a team or a league, the system may reduce the isolation, disconnection, and tedium often experienced by users of cardiovascular exercise equipment and provide a social outlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Inventor: Mark H. Martens
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Patent number: 8408910Abstract: An activity device including an activity sensor for generating an activity interaction signal responsive to a sustained large-muscle physical activity of a user operating the activity device; a controller, coupled to the activity monitor, generating a virtual environment supporting a virtual user frame-of-reference in the virtual environment, the controller generating a set of virtual education elements in the environment and a goal for the set virtual representation with respect to the virtual education elements wherein the controller is responsive to the activity interaction signal to produce an affected interaction of the virtual representation with the virtual education elements with the controller measuring a conformation of the goal by the affected interaction; and a feedback system, coupled to the controller, for presenting the virtual environment with the frame-of-reference in relation to the virtual education elements for providing the user with feedback.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Inventor: H. Christian Hölljes
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Patent number: 8403816Abstract: A treadmill includes a body having a belt for supporting an exerciser, an exerciser detecting portion installed in a predetermined area of the body to detect movement of the exerciser, a driving motor coupled to the body to drive the belt, a control portion for generating a first control signal for adjusting a rotation speed of the driving motor based on a signal received from the exerciser detecting portion, a motor driving portion for adjusting the rotation speed of the driving motor according to the first control signal received from the control portion, and an electrical braking portion for reducing the rotation speed of the driving motor.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Dasan Rnd Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jae-Sang Park
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Patent number: 8406085Abstract: The swim device includes a wrist unit system wearable on a wrist and a hand, at least one hand sensor unit that is wearable on a hand, and at least one foot sensor unit wearable on a foot. The wrist unit system includes a wrist unit and at least one pressure sensor. The wrist unit includes an integrated circuit chip (ICC) computer; a battery; an alarm, a display and housing with input buttons, and a wrist band with an embedded antenna. The hand/foot sensor unit includes an integrated circuit chip (ICC) computer with a battery. The pressure sensor is attached to a cap that is worn on the first segment of a finger or big toe in such a manner that the pressure sensor faces the water-bound side of the finger or big toe.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Masami Sakita
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Patent number: 8403814Abstract: Methods for profiling exercise sessions are described. An example method for profiling an exercise session includes receiving physical characteristics or workout parameters via an input interface, generating output signals proportional to a magnitude of vertical forces imparted to the exercise machine by a user during the exercise session, and processing the output signals via a control system to determine the magnitude of peak or trough values of the output signals to profile the exercise session.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Juliette C. Daly, Casparus Cate, Glenn Allen DeYoung
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Publication number: 20130072353Abstract: An apparatus (1) for the assisted performance of a fitness exercise, equipped with a fitness tool (2) configured to interact with the user (3) to enable the user to perform a movement along a preset path overcoming the force of a resistant load (7), comprises: sensing means (4) set up to provide a signal representing the movement of the user (3); feedback means (5) for transmitting a signal to the user (3) during performance of the exercise; a processor (6) connected to the sensing means (4) and to the feedback means (5) to provide the user (3) with feedback in real time on the correctness of performance of the exercise, based on a comparison between the signal representing the movement of the user and a predetermined reference pattern representing an ideal pattern for the movement of the user (3) corresponding to the exercise performed correctly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: TECHNOGYM S.P.A.Inventors: NERIO ALESSANDRI, JARNO GUIDI, FLAVIO VENTURI
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Publication number: 20130065731Abstract: A boxing or martial arts training and exercise device may include punching pads locationally displaced on a frame. Respective pads may be positioned in support on the frame for punching and kicking Each pad can communicatively connect to one or more impact sensor. Each impact sensor can communicatively connect to a control unit. The control unit may be communicatively connected to a display. The impact sensor detects strikes to the pad. The impact sensor includes an accelerometer and a signal processor. The control unit includes an aggregator for receiving and logging strike metrics. The control unit directs sequences in the display according to a routine, and delivers indicators of strike metrics. The control unit includes a user interface for selection among sequences, as well as for selection of various menu items. A video of a human instructor or an animated avatar is viewable in a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: NEXERSYS CORPORATIONInventors: Terry G. Jones, Redza Shah, Jeffrey Eversmann, Nathan Sewell, Brian Bates, Joshua Eversmann