221 |
Method of controlling an exercise apparatus |
US13738954 |
2013-01-10 |
US08840526B2 |
2014-09-23 |
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 one of specific actions to move a first tag in the input zone from a first sensing area to a second sensing area. And one of the steps of the method relocates the first tag proximate to the second sensing area to have a portion of the first tag to point at the second sensing area. Then, the final step of the method operates the exercise apparatus from a first condition using a first value corresponding to the first sensing area to a second condition using a second value corresponding to the second sensing area. |
222 |
Portable physical activity sensing system |
US12876732 |
2010-09-07 |
US08784270B2 |
2014-07-22 |
Darren C. Ashby; William T. Dalebout; Scott R. Watterson |
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. |
223 |
UNIVERSAL EXERCISE GUIDANCE SYSTEM |
US14193982 |
2014-02-28 |
US20140179491A1 |
2014-06-26 |
David E. Dyer; James S. Birrell; Brady A. Olason; Brian D. Wilson; David W. Flynt; Autumn L. Stroupe |
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. |
224 |
Exercise Device Control Ring |
US14083343 |
2013-11-18 |
US20140073482A1 |
2014-03-13 |
Scott R. Watterson; Darren C. Ashby |
A control ring that usable in adjusting one or more operating parameters of an exercise device includes a body, user input mechanisms, and a transmitter. The control ring is wearable on a finger of an exerciser. The body of the control ring has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The user input mechanisms are associated with the body and may be selectively activated by the exerciser. Upon activation of the user input mechanisms, the transmitter communicates a control command to an exercise device in order to adjust the operating parameters of the exercise device. |
225 |
Universal exercise guidance system |
US12888638 |
2010-09-23 |
US08613689B2 |
2013-12-24 |
David E. Dyer; James S. Birrell; Brady A. Olason; Brian D. Wilson; David W. Flynt; Autumn L. Stroupe |
An exercise guidance system and method display either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout. |
226 |
Method and apparatus for providing content |
US12871381 |
2010-08-30 |
US08605117B2 |
2013-12-10 |
Cory Kim; Jae-young Lee; Hyung-jin Seo; Sung-hyun Cho; Jong-eun Yang |
A method and apparatus for providing content to user that is moving. The method includes obtaining movement information or bio-information about a user, processing content based on the movement information or the bio-information, and outputting the processed content. |
227 |
Individual workout system |
US12283480 |
2008-09-12 |
US08556777B2 |
2013-10-15 |
Freeman D. Fields, I |
The Individual Workout System allows an user to perform a complete workout regiment to build muscles without the use of weights, while achieving a cardiovascular workout at the same time. The system could be worn by an individual during aerobics, walking, jogging or doing menial tasks. The Individual Workout System is uniquely design to use resistance to build muscle without restricting an individual to weights or equipment. By placing a thin devise used to create resistance in the place of the bodies joints and flex points, such as the shoulders, elbows, knees and waist, causes resistance for the muscles in that region of the body. |
228 |
DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR WORK AND EXERCISE |
US13323870 |
2011-12-13 |
US20130150214A1 |
2013-06-13 |
SHU-YAO WU |
A device for work and exercise has a movable element, a support frame, a frame, a work platform, a fixing board, and a control assembly. The movable element allows a user to exercise thereon. The support frame is installed on one end of the movable element and has a supporting portion on the top end thereof. The frame is disposed on the supporting partion. The work platform mounted on the frame provides the user with a working surface. The fixing board is mounted to the work platform to extend the work platform toward the user. The control assembly controls the movable element and coupled to the fixing board. |
229 |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SIT TO STAND DEVICE |
US13218187 |
2011-08-25 |
US20130052622A1 |
2013-02-28 |
Salvatore Calabrese |
A child development sit to stand device comprises a support. At least one fixture is connected to the support for permitting a child to grasp with his hand and raise his own body upwardly under his own ability. A reflective surface is attached to the support for attracting the child to and to use the standing device, facilitating the goal of developing the child's ability to stand. And, a method for assisting in the development of a child to perform a sit to stand movement. The method includes positioning the device into an initial position for the device to be commensurate with the child's ability and, as the child achieves the desired goal of standing, the device is positioned into a more advanced position, increasing the level of difficulty for the child to stand. |
230 |
SINGLE BELT OMNI DIRECTIONAL TREADMILL |
US13193511 |
2011-07-28 |
US20120302408A1 |
2012-11-29 |
George Burger |
A treadmill having a belt assembly allows a user the walk or run in any direction. A single helically wound belt over a flattened torus is powered by two independent drive systems. The drive systems are controlled by a combination of infrared cameras and a physical harness system. |
231 |
APPARATUS FOR EXERCISE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS FOR LOWER EXTREMITY LIMB ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASE |
US13008463 |
2011-01-18 |
US20120184829A1 |
2012-07-19 |
Hiroyoshi Sekii; Shuro Hayashi; Mitsuo Yoshimoto |
An exercise therapy device 1 includes a pulse wave sensors 16 for detecting a pulse wave of a lower limb of a patient when being fixed to the patient, a walking sensor 15 for detecting a walking distance that the patient has walked, and a target walking distance setting section 30. The target walking distance setting section 30 is configured to set a target walking distance for exercise therapy, when the pulse wave detected by the pulse wave sensors 16 has a waveform having a predetermined shape which is flatter than an arterial pressure waveform, based on the walking distance of the patient by the time when the pulse wave has the waveform having the predetermined shape. |
232 |
Portable electronic device and computer software product |
US12760675 |
2010-04-15 |
US08169326B2 |
2012-05-01 |
Arto Niva; Hannu Kinnunen; Tero Posio; Ilkka Heikkila |
The invention relates to a portable electronic device and computer software product. The portable electronic device comprises a motion detector for generating motion data characterizing the local movement of the portable electronic device, a motion intensity determiner for determining a instantaneous motion intensity value of the user of the portable electronic device from the motion data, and an active time counter for determining an active time accumulation that sums up the time periods, during which the instantaneous motion intensity value meets predefined activity criteria. |
233 |
Fitness Equipment Energy Regenerating and Saving System |
US12968278 |
2010-12-15 |
US20120007367A1 |
2012-01-12 |
Cheng-Ching CHANG |
A fitness equipment energy regenerating and saving system is provided. The system includes a bidirectional power converter, a bidirectional power drive, a generator, and an energy managing circuit. The energy managing circuit activates the bidirectional power converter so as to enable the bidirectional power drive to feedback the power generated by the generator to an electrical grid when the generator is operated in a generator mode. The energy managing circuit sets the bidirectional power converter to a current-regulating mode so as to enable the bidirectional power drive to obtain the power required for driving from the electrical grid when the generator is operated in a motor mode. |
234 |
EXERCISE SYSTEM WITH GRAPHICAL FEEDBACK AND METHOD OF GAUGING FITNESS PROGRESS |
US13219366 |
2011-08-26 |
US20110307821A1 |
2011-12-15 |
Mark H. MARTENS |
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. The system attempts to keep the user engaged and motivated to achieve desired fitness goals by providing real-time performance data and historical performance data displayed in a graphical manner coupled with the entertainment and excitement of competition and social interaction. |
235 |
INTERVAL FITNESS TRAINING |
US13186265 |
2011-07-19 |
US20110275044A1 |
2011-11-10 |
Jonathan D. Roche |
A computer-implemented method and/or computer program product for developing a physical fitness regimen, including establishing individualized physical fitness parameters based upon individualized information; obtaining physical fitness data from one or more computer database sources; developing a physical fitness regimen based upon the individualized information and the physical fitness data. |
236 |
USER STATUS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM |
US12693151 |
2010-01-25 |
US20110183813A1 |
2011-07-28 |
Robert James Barker; James S. Birrell |
A user status notification system and method indicate to non-users proximate the fitness equipment unit status information pertaining to the user while the user is using the fitness equipment unit. |
237 |
Portable water pool for exercise device |
US12655739 |
2010-01-07 |
US20110162136A1 |
2011-07-07 |
Paul Chen |
A water pool combination includes a foldable construction having a rear member extended from a base member, an upper member pivotally coupled to the rear member, a front member pivotally coupled to the base member and coupled to the upper member, one or more lock members selectively locking the front member to the upper member for forming a three-dimensional chamber in the construction, the front member and the upper member are foldable relative to the base member and the rear member to a tilted position, an insert is engaged into the construction for receiving a water, and an exercise device is disposed in insert for conducting an in-water exercise operation. |
238 |
Exercise and video game chair |
US12576226 |
2009-10-08 |
US20110086747A1 |
2011-04-14 |
Benjamin Karl Broderick |
A video game chair for enhancing the enjoyment of a video game includes a chair member formed of a horizontal seat portion with a backrest portion vertically extending therefrom. This is a chair that utilizes arm movement, torso movement, leg movement and finger movement to control video games. The chair's movement is under resistance which is variable to suit the needs of the person playing the game. This resistance allows for a video gamer to benefit from extreme cardio and bodybuilding workouts while having their mind “in the game”. It is intended that this chair would be compatible with multiple video game consoles and computers |
239 |
Manifold compatibility electronic omni axis human interface |
US11377999 |
2006-03-17 |
US07918732B2 |
2011-04-05 |
Milton Charles Van Noland; Joy Lucette Garner |
A manifold compatibility omni axis, electronic human interface device comprises a controller operatively coupled to an omni axis steering device having one or more attachments for motion detection, and a stationary fitness device operatively coupled to the controller. The controller comprises a re-centerer for re-centering one or more axis of movement, and a ratio processor for interpreting, transmitting, and adjusting one or more ratios for speed and other axis of movement. The controller is operatively coupled to a computer via a standard interface. The computer is configured to play a virtual reality program based at least in part on input from the controller. The controller is configured to mimic natural steering movements, making a user's physical movements with respect to the omni axis steering device and the stationary fitness device closely resemble movements in the virtual reality program. |
240 |
EXERCISE SYSTEM WITH GRAPHICAL FEEDBACK AND METHOD OF GAUGING FITNESS PROGRESS |
US12961296 |
2010-12-06 |
US20110077129A1 |
2011-03-31 |
Mark H. Martens |
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. The system attempts to keep the user engaged and motivated to achieve desired fitness goals by providing real-time performance data and historical performance data displayed in a graphical manner coupled with the entertainment and excitement of competition and social interaction. |