序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开(公告)号 | 公开(公告)日 | 发明人 |
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201 | EXERCISE | EP02786499.0 | 2002-10-18 | EP1487546A1 | 2004-12-22 | WATTERSON, Scott, R.; DALEBOUT, William, T.; ASHBY, Darren, C. |
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for controlling an exercise device with one or more control signals associated with an exercise program received from a telephone answering service. The exercise device includes an input device (22) through which a user can request an exercise program from the telephone answering service (18) The telephone answering service delivers selectable options to the exercise device, which presents the options to the user. In response to the user selecting a particular option, the telephone answering service delivers the selected exercise program, including one or more control signals, to the exercise device. The exercise device identifies the one or more control signals, either by detecting the audible representation of the one or more control signals or analyzing the electronic representation of the received exercise program, and controls one or more operating parameters of the exercise device based upon such one or more control signals. | ||||||
202 | Vorrichtung zur Signalübertragung | EP03003091.0 | 2003-02-13 | EP1336424A1 | 2003-08-20 | Zillig, Freya; Zillig, Bodo |
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Signalübertragung von einem physikalische Betriebszustände erfassenden Signalgeber zu einem hiervon separat angeordneten Signalempfänger. Um eine Vorrichtung zu schaffen, mittels der dem Spieler eines PC- oder Videospiels ein interaktiver Eingriff in den Spieleablauf möglich ist und die zudem steuerungskompatibel zu allen handelsüblichen Videospiel-Konsolen und PC's ist, wird mit der Erfindung vorgeschlagen eine Vorrichtung zur Signalübertragung, die gekennzeichnet ist durch eine elektronische Schaltung, die an den Signalgeber einerseits und den Signalempfänger andererseits angeschlossen ist und mittels der die vom Signalgeber erzeugten Signale in die vom Signalempfänger geforderte Signalstruktur überführbar sind, wobei der Signalgeber zur Erfassung mindestens eines physikalischen Betriebszustandes an einem Heimtrainer angeschlossen ist und wobei als Signalempfänger ein PC oder eine Videospiel-Konsole vorgesehen ist. |
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203 | Interactive device for exercise with music and speech | EP02023910.9 | 2002-10-24 | EP1331025A1 | 2003-07-30 | Chang, Huang-Tung |
An interactive device for interactively operating music and speech with moving frequencies of exercisers comprises a sensor for sensing the moving frequency of the exerciser, and converting the frequency as signals for outputting; and the sensor is installed to a moving range of the exerciser which has a sector area; and a speech rhythm system for receiving the frequency signal from the sensor; the speech rhythm system; and for displaying music and speech according to the received signals in the speech rhythm system. The device is used with an exercise machine. The speech rhythm system includes a data microprocessor, an audio frequency output device, a built in music IC device, a speech device, a display and a plurality of adjust switches. The data microprocessor sets the moving frequency of the exerciser is based on the rhythm of the music IC. |
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204 | Health maintenance system | EP01111435.2 | 2001-05-10 | EP1155715A3 | 2003-07-30 | Tomoya, Itoh, c/o Minami-Urawa Techno Center; Kazuhiko, Arai, c/o Minami-Urawa Techno Center |
A portable motion recorder (10) determines an amount of energy necessary for the daily basal metabolism of a user and the amount of energy consumed by the user for metabolism for living activities on the basis of measured data measured by a pedometer included therein and user's basic personal data entered by operating an input unit (12). Data provided by the portable motion recorder (10) is displayed on a display unit (16). The portable motion recorder (10) receives measured data measured by exercise machines (20, 30, 40) from the same. Comprehensive evaluation of energy consumed by the user is made on the basis of energy necessary for user's daily basal metabolism, energy consumed by the user for metabolism for living activities, and energy consumed by exercise using the exercise machines (20, 30, 40). The result of comprehensive evaluation as information about the user's health maintenance condition is displayed on the display unit (16). |
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205 | SYSTEM FOR INTERACTION WITH EXERCISE DEVICE | EP01924323.7 | 2001-03-26 | EP1318860A1 | 2003-06-18 | WATTERSON, Scott, R.; DALEBOUT, William, T.; ASHBY, Darren, C. |
An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer (21) in real-time communication. The exercise device (12) 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 (16) adapted for gathering a first real-time signal from the user. The interface (16) 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. | ||||||
206 | Health maintenance system | EP01111435.2 | 2001-05-10 | EP1155715A2 | 2001-11-21 | Tomoya, Itoh, c/o Minami-Urawa Techno Center; Kazuhiko, Arai, c/o Minami-Urawa Techno Center |
A portable motion recorder (10) determines an amount of energy necessary for the daily basal metabolism of a user and the amount of energy consumed by the user for metabolism for living activities on the basis of measured data measured by a pedometer included therein and user's basic personal data entered by operating an input unit (12). Data provided by the portable motion recorder (10) is displayed on a display unit (16). The portable motion recorder (10) receives measured data measured by exercise machines (20, 30, 40) from the same. Comprehensive evaluation of energy consumed by the user is made on the basis of energy necessary for user's daily basal metabolism, energy consumed by the user for metabolism for living activities, and energy consumed by exercise using the exercise machines (20, 30, 40). The result of comprehensive evaluation as information about the user's health maintenance condition is displayed on the display unit (16). |
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207 | Foot rest with walking movement | EP94108485.7 | 1994-06-01 | EP0628268A3 | 1995-09-27 | Malynowsky, Harry |
A device and method for activating the circulation of the lymphatic system in the legs of a user (100), is described. The device includes a T-shaped support 12 having a main shaft 14 with a cross shaft 16 mounted at the proximal end 14B and a base 18 mounted at the distal end 14A. Coil springs (26, 28) are mounted at one end to ends (26A, 28A) of the cross shaft or arm and at the other end (26B and 28B) to the supporting stirrups (30, 31) for the heel 103A of the user in a sitting position. The base is comprised of a first crossbar 18A and a second crossbar 18B which can be disassembled for shipping and storage. To activate the circulation of the lymphatic system, the heels of the user are first inserted into the supporting stirrups. Next, the user applies a downward force on the stirrups with the heels and finally, the user releases the downward force on the stirrups. The springs are constructed so that the legs of the user are moved in a vertically oscillating direction without significant exercise of the leg muscles and is particularly adapted for users who are unable to participate in normal activity due to age, illness or accident. |
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208 | Systems and methods for target training including synchronized music | US14175742 | 2014-02-07 | US10016650B2 | 2018-07-10 | Marian Shaw; David Shaw |
Systems and methods for target training including synchronized music for providing training of a user, and the system includes an arena. The arena includes a plurality of towers, the towers located within the arena, the plurality of towers each having a plurality of lighted targets. The system includes a computing system, interconnected with the plurality of towers, the computing system configured to turn on and off the lighted targets, wherein the lighted targets are configured to be actuated by the touch of a user as well as the computing system. | ||||||
209 | Trampoline game system | US14718589 | 2015-05-21 | US09962570B2 | 2018-05-08 | Brandon Dallmann |
The present invention teaches a trampoline gaming system. According to one example, the present invention includes a system for projecting images onto a trampoline surface and a processing system which awards points based on how players interact with the projected images. | ||||||
210 | Systems and Methods for Reducing Runaway Resistance on an Exercise Device | US15730516 | 2017-10-11 | US20180099181A1 | 2018-04-12 | Wade A. Powell; Dale Alan Buchanan |
A treadmill may include a deck, a first pulley incorporated into the deck, a second pulley incorporated into the deck, a tread belt surrounding the first pulley and the second pulley, a motor in mechanical communication with at least one of the first pulley and the second pulley to move the tread belt in a first direction, and a runaway mitigation mechanism in at least indirect mechanical communication with the motor. The runaway mitigation mechanism at least mitigates a motor runaway condition. | ||||||
211 | Exercise methods and apparatus | US15145688 | 2016-05-03 | US09907996B1 | 2018-03-06 | Joseph D Maresh |
An exercise apparatus may provide a novel linkage assembly suitable for linking circular motion to relatively more complex, generally elliptical motion. Left and right rocker links may be rotatably mounted on a frame rotatable about a first axis. Left and right rocker linkages may be mounted on the frame rotatable about a second axis. Left and right force receiving members may be movably connected between respective rocker links and rocker linkages in such a manner that the force receiving members move through paths of motion which are fixed, adjustable or variable. | ||||||
212 | Interactive and Dynamic Fitness System | US15618608 | 2017-06-09 | US20180021627A1 | 2018-01-25 | Ryan DeLuca; Preston Lewis; Duane Mathes; Daniel Thurber |
A fitness system includes a training area with exercise equipment and a positional tracking system to record and evaluate a participant. It optionally includes a virtual, augmented, or mixed reality headset, standalone display, computer, additional feedback sensors, accessories, and communication components. The positional tracking system preferably includes one or more laser-based base stations and a plurality of positional tracking sensors placed on or near the participant and equipment. The participant can play games, interact with others, and track performance, and the system dynamically adapts in response to information provided by the tracking system, user inputs, and other sensors or inputs. | ||||||
213 | Method of controlling an exercise apparatus | US14469537 | 2014-08-26 | US09821212B2 | 2017-11-21 | Andrew J Kolman; Matthew D Wittenberg; Timothy E Bank; Mark J Van Handel; Shanan Galligan |
A method for controlling an exercise apparatus via a control interface of an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch has occurred on the surface of the touch screen and whether the touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use specific actions to operate the exercise apparatus from one condition of using a first speed value to another condition of using a second speed value. | ||||||
214 | HYBRID RESISTANCE SYSTEM | US15235489 | 2016-08-12 | US20160346585A1 | 2016-12-01 | Douglas John Habing |
A resistance system, which can be suitable for incorporation in exercise equipment, is a “hybrid” resistance assembly having at least a first and a second resistance unit. The first resistance unit can be of a first type and the second resistance unit can be of a second type. The first resistance unit can be an inertial resistance unit, which incorporates an inertial load that creates resistance influenced by the inertia of a movable mass, such as a rotatable flywheel. The second resistance unit can be a static or non-inertial resistance unit, such as a displacement resistance unit, which incorporates a load that creates resistance influenced by displacement (e.g., linear or rotational displacement) of an input to the displacement resistance unit. | ||||||
215 | Portable hand rehabilitation device | US13892269 | 2013-05-11 | US09326909B2 | 2016-05-03 | Yu Liu; Randall J. Nelson |
A therapeutic device for improving voluntary control of paretic muscles in a patient extremity is provided. The therapeutic device is designed to be portable and may be strapped onto a patient's wrist or ankle. The device employs a plurality of micro-motors configured to deliver vibratory sensations to a patient extremity as somatosensory inputs. Each micro-motor is dimensioned to reside on a patient's respective finger or along their foot. The therapeutic device also includes a micro-processor programmed to actuate the micro-motors for designated times and in pre-programmed sequences, and a housing containing the micro-processor. A method of using somatosensory input as a functional guidance to improve motor function in a patient extremity is also provided. | ||||||
216 | Compact Treadmill with Walker | US14499962 | 2014-09-29 | US20160089563A1 | 2016-03-31 | Dave Dilli; Mohammed Ehsan; Amir Seif; Ryan Bellman |
A lightweight treadmill for walking which utilizes a short walking surface, a small and lightweight motor, strong but minimized frame design; and a remote display to make a compact, relatively lightweight and portable treadmill. In the preferred embodiment the treadmill uses. In the preferred embodiment a servomotor and pulley system to generate high-torque, thereby enabling walking at very slow speeds. The servomotor and pulley system fit within the low-profile treadmill base, eliminating the need for a housing at the front end of the treadmill. A walker may be attached to the treadmill for increased stability while walking. | ||||||
217 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROPRIOCEPTIVE STIMULATION, MOVEMENT MONITORING AND CHARACTERISATION | US14410917 | 2013-07-02 | US20150335521A1 | 2015-11-26 | Vtor Pedro Tedim Ramos Cruz; Virgílîo Ferro Bento; Joäo Paulo Trigueiros Da Silva Cunha |
System and method for movement proprioceptive stimulation, monitoring and characterization comprising: a component for proprioceptive action and another for movement characterization. Both components are coupled so that they can be used (worn) in outpatient treatment on the upper and lower limbs of the body side showing motor deficit.This device can be applied in healthcare, particularly in neurorehabilitation, in basic or clinical science activities, in products aimed at recreational market segments (e.g. dancing, video games, interactive TV, 3D cinema) and in sports and motor performance improvement for competition purposes.The system comprises a main module for movement control, proprioceptive stimulation and quantification, modules for movement control, proprioceptive stimulation and quantification and proprioceptive stimulation elements. | ||||||
218 | Systems and methods for exercise in an interactive virtual environment | US13880338 | 2011-10-21 | US09089733B2 | 2015-07-28 | Benjamin Fisbein; Sylvain Berlemont |
The present invention is directed to systems and processes for simulating exercise in an interactive virtual environment comprised of a minicomputer configured with course data from a course server to render a virtual environment on a coupled video display. The minicomputer is in communication with an exercise device via a translation interface such that interaction with the exercise device alters the rendered virtual environment. Additionally, the user may interact with the virtual environment via minicomputer input. An optional advertising server enables insertion of promotional material into the interactive virtual environment. | ||||||
219 | OBSERVATION AND/OR OPERATION OF A SPORT AND/OR REHABILITATION DEVICE | US14389147 | 2013-03-19 | US20150066171A1 | 2015-03-05 | Ingo Brussog; Michael Wittkowski |
A method for observation and/or operation of a sport and/or rehabilitation device uses open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the device. A smartphone, navigation device, digital picture frames or a tablet PC is used as the Human Machine Interface (HMI). The HMI and the sport and/or rehabilitation device connect to one another via a communication connection. The HMI and the sport and/or rehabilitation device identify each other mutually. The sport and/or rehabilitation device checks the HMI for its suitability for observation and/or operation. In the event of the HMI being suitable for observation and/or operation of the sport and/or rehabilitation device, an application is started at the HMI for observation and/or operation of the sport and/or rehabilitation device. In the event of the HMI not being suitable for observation and/or operation of the sport and/or rehabilitation device, a signal is output. | ||||||
220 | Sound-output-control device, sound-output-control method, and sound-output-control program | US11519033 | 2006-09-11 | US08858453B2 | 2014-10-14 | Masamichi Asukai; Katsuya Shirai; Makoto Inoue; Akane Sano |
A sound-output-control device including an acquisition unit which acquires an anaerobic threshold, a reception unit which receives an input about exercise intensity, a calculation unit which calculates a value indicating a target heart rate of a user on the basis of the acquired anaerobic threshold and the received exercise-intensity input, a detection unit which detects a value indicating the current tempo of a physical exercise done by the user, and a control unit that controls a sound output on the basis of a result of a comparison of the target heart-rate value calculated by the calculation unit and the current physical-exercise-tempo value detected by the detection unit, so as to lead a heart rate of the user so that the heart rate of the user attains the target heart rate is provided. |