MULTI-MODE EXERCISING APPARATUS

Beintrainingsgerät

Beintrainingsgerät, umfassend - eine erste Bodenplatte (10), an deren Oberseite ein erster und ein zweiter Führungskanal (11, 12) querlaufend ausgebildet sind, wobei an der ersten Bodenplatte (10) mehrere Rollen (21) entlang dem ersten und zweiten Führungskanal (11, 12) verschiebbar angeordnet sind, wobei die Rollen (21) an der Unterflächeeinesersten Trittbretts (20) befestigt sind, wobei nahe der Mitte der ersten Bodenplatte (10) ein erster Schnittkanal (13) ausgebildet ist, an dessen Unterseite ein Begrenzungselement (30) angeordnet ist, das mittels eines Schraubelements (31) mit dem an der Oberseite der ersten Bodenplatte (10) angeordneten ersten Trittbrett (20) verbunden ist, wobei an den Seiten der beiden Enden des an der Unterseite der ersten Bodenplatte (10) angeordneten ersten Schnittkanals (13) eine erste und eine zweite Seilrolle (32, 33) gelenkig verbunden sind, wobei an den Seiten der ersten und der zweiten Seilrolle (32, 33) und am ersten Begrenzungselement (30) eine erste, ...

Schwimmvorrichtung mit Rückwärtsschub

Schwimmvorrichtung mit Rückwärtsschub, die dafür konfiguriert ist, in einem Pool verwendet zu werden, mit:einer Montageeinrichtung, die dafür konfiguriert ist, um einen Oberkörper eines Schwimmers getragen zu werden; undeiner Rückwärtsschubeinrichtung, die mit der Montageeinrichtung derart verbunden ist, dass die Rückwärtsschubeinrichtung dafür konfiguriert ist, mittig um den vorderen Oberkörper des Schwimmers angeordnet zu werden, wobei die Rückwärtsschubeinrichtung dafür konfiguriert ist, in einer Wasserumgebung einen Rückwärtsschub in Richtung zu und durch Bereiche bereitzustellen, die jeder Seite eines Kopfes des Schwimmers benachbart sind, um einem Vorwärtsantrieb entgegenzuwirken, der durch einen Armzug des Schwimmers bereitgestellt wird, wobei die Rückwärtsschubeinrichtung ferner dafür konfiguriert ist, einen durch den Schwimmer auswählbaren variablen Rückwärtsschub bereitzustellen,wobei die Rückwärtsschubeinrichtung ferner dafür konfiguriert ist, eine Rückwärtsströmung unter beiden ...

Trainingsgerät für Beinmuskulatur und Kreislauf

Verfahren zur Akustisierung körpereigener physikalischer Werte und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

MUSKELKRAFT-TRAININGSGERÄT.

Verbesserte Meßfühlerstruktur eines Schubrads

BEWEGUNGSEINRICHTUNG ZUM ERHALTEN UND FOERDERN DER GESUNDHEIT

Aqua trainer for people and animals, especially horses

The aqua trainer has a concrete base, an entrance (1) and an exit (2). Movement is on a maintenance-free, selective running surface with running belt (4) and damping (3). A BioLife water treatment system (Patent No. 195465287.4/09) (8) ensures healthy water. Control panel (7), a used water collection container (11), a pump and a fresh water container (12) are also provided. Systems can be static or portable.

Vibratory biofeedback othosis

Trampoline wiring loom and mat sensor attachment system

A trampoline comprises multiple movement sensors associated with one or more parts of the trampoline which move when the trampoline is bounced on by a user such as the trampoline mat, and an electrical wiring loom which connects to the movement sensors to a controller or a common connector at another end of the wiring loom. Various sensor mount and wiring loom options are described.

Pogo stick

Virtual exerciser device

Rowing exerciser with magnetic resistance

Target device

A target device (1) has a target disc (2), with a printed circuit board (3) mounted centrally behind a transparent cover (4), rigidly connected to the target disc. The board incorporates control circuitry and an LED display (5), to display the status of the target. The disc and cover together are mounted via a resilient mounting (6) of elastomeric foam on base board (7), configured as a peripheral, lower scoring, secondary target. The base board itself is mounted on a wall (8) by a base mounting (9) the same as the mounting (6). Impact sensors (11,12,13), typically piezoelectric accelerometers, are respectively mounted on the target disc (2), the base board (7) and the wall. In use a player throws a ball at the target, and if the ball strikes the target disc, its sensor (11) will register a larger response than the other two sensors, whose response will be muted be the mountings. If the ball strikes the base board, sensor (12) will register the largest signal. If it strikes the wall or ...

Skipping handles and mat

A skipping apparatus comprises two handles 1 each rotatably attached to a separate length of rope 4, with each length of rope having a weight 6 disposed at the free end. At least one handle may include electronic or mechanical means 2 for counting the number of rotations performed by the weighted rope(s). The weights may have a soft material on the exterior, and the handles may be formed from plastic, wood and/or metal alloy. At least one handle may comprise a non-slip grip. The ropes may be formed at least in part from plastic and/or fabric, and means 5 may be included to allow adjustment of the rope length. The apparatus may further include a mat 2 having a sensor 1 which senses jumps performed on the mat, the sensed jumps being used to increment a jump counter 3. The mat may comprise the jump counter 3, and may include a display for displaying the count. The apparatus may include means for comparing the number of jumps counted by the mat with the number of rotations counted by the rotation ...

Exercise device

Revolution counter for wrist exerciser

A revolution counter for wrist exerciser includes a generator module, at least a revolution detection element pair, a wireless transmission module, and wireless receiver 50. The generator module, the detection elements, and the wireless transmission module are arranged between a rotor and a stationary casing of the wrist exerciser. The rotation of the rotor with respect to the casing induces a voltage in the generator module, which is supplied to the detection elements and the wireless transmission module. The detection elements detect the rotation of the rotor and generate a signal associated with data of the rotation to the wireless transmission module. The wireless transmission module converts the signal into corresponding data and transmits the data in a wireless manner. The wireless receiver 50 receives the data and displays the data in a display device or transmits the data to an external electronic device.

Golf practice device

Boxing Monitoring Device

A monitoring device for boxing comprising a sensor (14) for detecting impacts in terms of number and/or in terms of value, and preferably means such as a display (16) for presenting the user with information regarding the number of hits and/or the force exerted by an impact. The sensor may be an electronic capacitance device, a strain gauge, or a piezo-electric device. The device may also include a timer for timing rest and work periods, and a loudspeaker with a buzzer to inform the user of a period end. The device may also include a suitable input device, such as a button or keyboard, to allow the user to set the timer and operate the other functions of the device. The sensor may be incorporated in a boxing glove or punch bag or may be worn directly on the hand or finger.

Fitness machine with elliptical and stepping functions

Handheld data recording and monitoring apparatus

A portable, hand-holdable, monitoring apparatus comprises a body 9 having a form adapted to fit into the palm of a hand, with the fingers of the hand fitting around said body 9 and the thumb of the hand locatable adjacent to said body 9; input buttons 10, 11 operable by a finger of the hand to record an item of data as and when it takes place; a display screen 13 able to display in real-time the inputs or information about the inputs; a controller to control the operation of said apparatus; a memory accessible by the controller to record the inputs and the information about said inputs; and a power source. The body is designed to fit into the hand and be gripped between palm, fingers and thumb so that the fingers can operate the inputs to record data in real-time The monitor may be used in the training of athletes or sports men/women or monitoring human or animal traffic. An interface port (15, Fig 4), such as a USB port, may be provided to download data from the apparatus to an external ...

Cardiovascular exercise device, system and method

A cardiovascular exercise device 100 is provided, the cardiovascular exercise device is for use to administer an exercise program comprising shuttle runs. The cardiovascular exercise device comprises: a tower 10 placeable at a first location; a user input 12 associated with the tower; a pacing bar 14 arranged to display a target pace of a user for a shuttle run of a track distance from the first location; and a processor configured to operate an exercise program. The administration of the exercise program comprises the steps of receiving a signal from the user input; defining a repetition as the time between subsequent signals from the user input; and indicating pacing information to the user based upon this signal.

Toroidal ring exercise device

An exercise device 10 comprises a rigid endless tubular ring 12 having an internal bore, and a weighted movable element, for example a ball 13, received in said ring 12 for movement therearound. Preferably, a handle element 14 extends radially inwards from the ring 12. By repeatedly gyrating the exercise device 10 to cause the ball to roll within the ring 12, a user is able to generate inertial resistance within the device and improve the strength in his or her wrist and other body parts, such as abdominals. The exercise device 10 is designed to be used in a one-handed or two-handed mode of operation.

Target

INDICATOR FOR A PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC TENDON-EXERCISING DEVICE

The indicator has a contact plate 8 which is attached to the wrist of a patient so as to extend behind the back of the associated hand, a plurality of contacts 9 each of which is attached to the top of a digit of the hand and a respective indicating device such as an LED and/or sound emitter associated with each contact. The indicating device and the first and second members 8, 9 are included in an electrical circuit, the said members defining switches which excite the indicating device when closed. The contact plate may be slidably mounted on a pair of rods and fixed in position by means of locking screws. Elastic bands 6 are provided as shown for stretching when straightening the fingers and thereby exercising the wrist tendons, such exercise being stimulated by means of the indicator. ...

Swimming lap counter and timer system

Exercise apparatus

Apparatus and exercising device

An apparatus 1 comprises at least one processing core, and at least one memory including computer program code, configured to, with the at least one processing core, cause the apparatus at least to receive a first signal 3 from an exercising device 2, process the received signal, respond to the received signal by transmitting a second signal 4 to the exercising device 2, and participate in a pairing process 5 with the exercising device 2. The apparatus 1 and exercise device 2 may pair in a client server relationship and the apparatus may be a mobile device, watch, tablet or smartphone. Also disclosed is an exercise device comprising a processing core, memory and code that pairs with an apparatus.

Multi-function resistance training apparatus

The invention relates to a resistance training apparatus (1, Figure 1) and more specifically, but not exclusively, to a multi-function resistance training apparatus. The apparatus includes a primary unit 3 and a biasing unit (2, Figure 1). The primary unit 3 includes at least one resistance training member 5 extending from the unit 3. The resistance training members 5 are movable longitudinally relative to the primary unit 3 and securable at a position along the axis of longitudinal movement and rotatable about an axis transverse to the axis of longitudinal movement and rotationally settable to a desired position and is mechanically connected to biasing means (2, Figure 1) which resists movement of the resistance training member 5. The biasing unit (2, Figure 2) may be removably attached to the primary unit 3 by interlocking attachment members 16 and provides the necessary bias to the primary unit 3. An accessory exchange unit 4 may be used to exchange accessories (11, Figure 11) for use ...

A Sports Monitoring system

Fitness machine with elliptical and stepping functions

Physical training apparatus

Stroke counter

A device for recording the number of strokes during a tennis or similar hitting game is mounted in a tennis racket, hockey stick or the like. The device comprises a cylinder 1 having both ends sealed by covers 2, 3 and a movable piston 4 disposed in the cylinder and maintained in a rest position in the centre of the cylinder by springs 5,6. Depending upon the magnitude of the hitting force and the side of the racket or stick which hits the ball, the piston 4 will temporarily move to one end of the cylinder and engage a contact 7 or 8 to establish an electrical connection for energizing a counter 11 or 12. ...

Improvement relating to exercise apparatus

A device for marking exercise apparatus as in use

PLAYING OR TRAINING DEVICE

Rowing machine

A rope exercise simulation device and apparatus

A rope exercise simulation device 99 comprises a handle 1 and an elongate housing 3 that receives internal weights (11, fig 3) displaceable between ends of the elongate housing 3 acting against one or more springs (12, fig 3); the device 99 further includes at least one sensor 4 and a processing unit. The housing 3 may rotate relative the handle 1; the sensors may include a heart rate sensor in contact with a user’s skin or a movement sensor such as an accelerometer. In use a pair of the devices are utilised to form a skipping apparatus.

TRAINING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

DEVICES, PROCEDURES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE AUTOMATIC COLLECTION AND RECORDING OF GULF DATA

MUSCLE POWER TRAINING EQUIPMENT.

VORRICHTUNG ZUR TRAININGSKONTROLLE

The invention relates to a device (1) for surveillance of training equipment, comprising at least one mobile component with a measuring sensor device for detecting the path that the mobile component travels, whereby the device for surveillance is provided with a contactless and acoustic measuring sensor device. The invention provides a training surveillance device that can be used on any training equipment having mobile components and that is provided with a simple, robust and failsafe measuring system. The inventive device can be extended by modules that allow an individual and comprehensive training surveillance and planning.

TRAINING AS THE HOCKEYSPIELEN

Improved portable electronic devices

A variety of improvements to portable electronic devices are disclosed, particularly electronic devices designed for use in and around water. The improvements include a more secure interface jack, improved waterproofing techniques, improved battery stability, and improved device functionality. One or more of the disclosed improvements may be incorporated into a variety of portable electronic devices.

Portable wireless mobile device motion capture and analysis system and method

Portable wireless mobile device motion capture and analysis system and method configured to display motion capture/analysis data on a mobile device. System obtains data from motion capture elements and analyzes the data. Enables unique displays associated with the user, such as 3D overlays onto images of the user to visually depict the captured motion data. Ratings associated with the captured motion can also be displayed. Predicted ball flight path data can be calculated and displayed. Data shown on a time line can also be displayed to show the relative peaks of velocity for various parts of the user's body. Based on the display of data, the user can determine the equipment that fits the best and immediately purchase the equipment, via the mobile device. Custom equipment may be ordered through an interface on the mobile device from a vendor that can assemble-to-order customer built equipment and ship the equipment. Includes active and passive golf shot count capabilities.

Virtual golf simulation apparatus and sensing device and method used for same

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a device for a virtual golf simulation, a sensing device and method used in same, wherein a virtual golf simulation device can present an image of a simulated trajectory of a ball, so as to sense a ball hit with a golf club by a user using a virtual golf simulation, by acquiring an image of the ball hit and extracting a trajectory of motion for the ball found in the image, and more specifically, by analyzing a two-dimensional trajectory of ball candidates deemed to be a ball on an image obtained from a camera, and thus accurately and quickly calculate physical properties on a fast-moving ball, even when a slow low-resolution camera is used.

Exercise apparatus

Exercise apparatus including a guide and a sliding member slidably mounted to the guide, the sliding member including an operating member for allowing a user to apply first and second operating forces to the sliding member to thereby selectively slide the sliding member in respective first and second directions and a resistance mechanism for generating respective first and second resistive forces when the sliding member is moved in the first and second directions.

Ring-shaped playing or sports implement

Lower Limb Function Training Device

Basketball shot-tracking system

A basketball shot-tracking system comprising a wrist tracker, a net tracker, and a shot-tracking mobile application. The wrist tracker is worn on the wrist or arm of a basketball player and the net tracker is attached to the net of the basketball hoop. The wrist tracker and net tracker automatically detect shot-attempt and made-shot events, respectively, and asynchronously transmit messages to the shot-tracking mobile application reporting these events. The shot-tracking mobile application, which runs on a mobile device, such as a smart phone or tablet computer, includes program instructions that, when executed by the CPU of the wireless mobile device, causes the wireless mobile device to automatically receive and process the asynchronous event data sent by the wrist tracker and net tracker, and to automatically tabulate, store and/or display the basketball player's shooting statistics (such as total shots taken, total shots made, shooting percentage, shot locations, and the like).

Monitoring surfing

A data collection system for surfing which includes a data collection device mounted on the upper torso of the surfer or on the surf board. The device includes a clock, GPS unit, three dimensional accelerometers, three dimensional gyroscopes, and a microprocessor and data store for processing the signals from the GPS unit, three dimensional accelerometers and three dimensional gyroscopes. The microprocessor is programmed to identify and collect signal data to derive information identifying one or more parameters including number of waves passed up, power of each wave, size and frequency of the waves, time when a wave is caught, number of paddles required to catch a wave, time between catching the wave and the surfer standing up, distance travelled and speed during ride, time when rider exits the wave, acceleration during each manoeuvre during the ride, g force and speed during turns.

Golf practice device

Fitness apparatus associated with the control of a computer game

MONITORING OF PHYSICAL TRAINING EVENTS

A computer-implemented athletic performance analysis method includes obtaining, at a computer system, first motion data generated by a test subject moving a test ball containing motion sensors through a predetermined exercise; analyzing in the first motion data, with the computer system, the data from the inertial sensors; and providing to a remote computer at a location of the subject a report regarding the first motion data, the report reflecting a comparison of the first motion data with corresponding motion data of other users who have performed the predetermined exercise.

MONITORING OF PHYSICAL TRAINING EVENTS

A computer-implemented athletic performance analysis method includes obtaining, at a computer system, first motion data generated by a test subject moving a test ball containing motion sensors through a predetermined exercise, analyzing in the first motion data, with the computer system, the data from the inertial sensors, and providing to a remote computer at a location of the subject a report regarding the first motion data, the report reflecting a comparison of the first motion data with corresponding motion data of other users who have performed the predetermined exercise ...

MONITORING AND TRACKING ATHLETIC ACTIVITY

Athletic activity may be tracked and monitored while providing encouragement and maintaining an individual's interest in continuing to perform athletic activity. For example, a themed workout plan may be implemented to motivate the individual and maintain the individual's interest. The theme may include geographic locations, food items, technology, sports and the like and may include multiple categories or groupings of goals. For example, the categories may correspond to geographic locations. In each category, multiple goals may be defined. The goals may further be represented by real-world objects such as buildings, food items, technology products, sports equipment and the like. A user may progress through each category by completing each of the goals within that category. Other individuals (e.g., friends) may also be displayed on an interface through which a user's progress is tracked. This may allow the user to also view the other individuals' progress in the same workout plan.

MONITORING AND TRACKING ATHLETIC ACTIVITY

Tracking and monitoring athletic activity offers individuals with additional motivation to continue such behavior. An individual may track his or her athletic activity by completing goals. These goals may be represented by real-world objects such as food items, landmarks, buildings, statues, other physical structures, toys and the like. Each object may correspond to an athletic activity goal and require an amount of athletic activity to complete the goal. For example, a donut goal object may correspond to an athletic activity goal of burning 350 calories. The user may progress from goal object to goal object. Goal objects may increase in difficulty (e.g., amount of athletic activity required) and might only be available for selection upon completing an immediately previous goal object, a number of goal objects, an amount of athletic activity and the like.

BELT FOR TRAINING ABDOMINAL MUSCLES AND TRAINING METHOD EMPLOYING THE SAME

A belt for training abdominal muscles comprises means (103) for determining a base girth of a user. Means (115, 117, 119) is also provided for determining changes in girth of the user as a result of contraction and relaxation of the user's abdominal muscles. Further means (125) provides feedback to the user as to the extent of contraction of the user's abdominal muscles, the feedback being displayed as a continuous, progressive indication of the degree of contraction of the user's abdominal muscles. A training method employs the belt and comprises the steps of: placing the belt around the waist of a user and determining a base girth of the user. The user's abdominal muscles are contracted and relaxed so as to provide feedback to the user as to the extent of contraction of the user's abdominal muscles, and a continuous, progressive indication of the degree of contraction of the user's abdominal muscles is noted.

EXERCISE MACHINE

An exercise machine (2) includes side frame members (6). Electromagnetic brakes (62) supported on movable carriages (66) slide along side frame members (6). Carriages (66) includes a hinge (100) for allowing each brake (62) to pivot between multiple positions. Both types of motion allow the output shafts (64) on brakes (62) to be reoriented relative to a support bench (20)on which a user of machine (2) is located. Various exercise attachments may be coupled to brake shafts (64) for contacting various body members to perform different exercises. controller (200) regulates the force levels of brakes (62).

PORTABLE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE, RESISTANCE AND EXTENSION, AND TRANSPORT MECHANISM

An exercise apparatus having a pulley, a pair of stabilizing assemblies each configured to couple a front portion of a respective pedal element to each side of the pulley, a looped belt configured to couple the pulley to a resistance assembly, a tension stabilizer configured to maintain a tension of the looped belt on the pulley, and the resistance assembly configured to assert an adjustable resistance to the pedal elements through the looped belt. The exercise apparatus also comprises a resistance band extension for performing additional exercise using resistance bands and a transport mechanism for transporting the exercise apparatus and securing the exercise apparatus to a chair wheel or other structure during exercise.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

INSTRUMENTED DEVICE FOR ASSESSING AND QUANTIFYING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF THE UPPER LIMBS OF AN ATHLETE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Une interface instrumentée (120) pour la quantification d'au moins un paramètre physiologique des membres supérieurs d'un individu apte à être solidarisée sur un dispositif de préhension comporte au moins un moyen de préhension permettant la suspension dudit individu, ladite interface instrumentée (120) étant caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte au moins un capteur de force mesurant une déformation de ladite interface (120) lorsqu'un individu exerce un effort sur ladite interface via ledit un dispositif de préhension et apte à produire une valeur traduisant une valeur de force.

EXERCISE TRACKER

An exercise tracker includes a force sensor programmed to output a force signal representing a force applied to a cable associated with a piece of exercise equipment. The exercise tracker further includes a processing device programmed to receive the force signal and determine, from the force signal, exercise data including an amount of weight lifted.

METHOD FOR PROVIDING SWIM-IN-PLACE FUNCTIONALITY IN A BATHING UNIT SYSTEM AND CONTROL SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING SAME

A method and a system are described for operating a bathing unit system to provide swim-in-place functionality to a swimmer. A communication link is established between the bathing unit system and an auxiliary device worn by or implanted in the body of the swimmer. A signal conveying information associated with the swimmer and originating from the auxiliary device is received. Control signals for controlling operational settings associated with a propulsion assembly of the bathing unit system are derived at least in part by processing the information conveyed by the signal originating from the auxiliary device. The control signals are then released to control the operational settings associated with the propulsion assembly. In another aspect, a graphic display is provided presenting the user with a customized set of selectable swim-in-place configurations derived at least in part by processing a signal originating from an auxiliary device worn by or implanted in the body of the swimmer.

TABLE TENNIS ROBOT WITH IMPROVED SERVING HEAD MOVEMENT

A robot server assembly for serving table tennis balls comprising a body defining an internal ball path, means for introducing balls into the internal ball path at the lower end of the body; a ball guide at the upper end of the back panel, a serving head assembly at the upper end of the body having a ball discharge tube in communication with the ball guide; a pair of opposed discharge wheel operatively associated with the discharge tube; a plurality of gears associated with the serving head; at least one servo motor associated with at least one of the gears to actuate rotation of the gear; whereby actuation of a least one of said gears affects 180° rotation of the serving head about a longitudinal axis of the serving head, up and down movement of the serving head and side to side movement of the serving head.

ATHLETIC ACTIVITY USER EXPERIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT

User activity including both athletic activity (e.g., running, walking, etc.) and non-athletic activity (shopping, reading articles, etc.) may be monitored and tracked by an athletic monitoring and tracking device and service. The user activity may be used to award a user with an amount of virtual currency to encourage the user to continue various activities. In one example, users may use the virtual currency to purchase or otherwise acquire various products, services, discounts and the like. A user may track an amount currency earned and/or needed relative to an amount required to acquire a desired product or service. Additionally or alternatively, a visual appearance of a user device (e.g., a watch or athletic activity band) may change based on the user's activity level, an amount of virtual currency earned and the like.

VIRTUAL GOLF SIMULATION DEVICE AND METHOD AND SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD USED FOR THE SAME

The purpose of the present invention is to provide reality similar to enjoying golf at a real golf course by allowing a sensing device to sense a user hitting a ball with a golf club, so that, on the basis of results of sensing, a trajectory of a ball in a virtual golf course is simulated, thereby enabling a user to enjoy virtual golf in the virtual golf course. More specifically, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a virtual golf simulation device and method, and a sensing device and a method used in same, wherein the virtual golf simulation device and method can enhance reality by a presentation of a simulated image almost simultaneously with a swing of a user, which is made possible by obtaining an image having a plurality of frames for a ball hit by a user's swing, and as soon as the image is obtained, processing the image in real time, thereby significantly reducing the time required for processing sensing data.

ENCLOSURE AND MOUNT FOR MOTION CAPTURE ELEMENT

Enables coupling or retrofitting a golf club with active motion capture electronics that are battery powered, passive or active shot count components, for example a passive RFID, and/or a visual marker on the cap for use with visual motion capture cameras. Does not require modifying the golf club. Electronics package and battery can be easily removed and replaced, for example without any tools. May utilize a weight that is removed when inserting the electronic package in the mount, wherein the weight element may have the same weight as an electronics package, for no net change or minimal change in club weight. May be implemented with a shaft enclosure and expander that may be coupled with a screw aligned along an axis parallel to the axis of the shaft. May utilize non-permanently and/or friction coupling between the mount and shaft. Cap may include a visual marker and/or logo.

ELECTRONIC TIMING SWIMMER'S GOGGLES

A swimmer's goggles incorporating an electronic timer and display for displaying the times of a swimmer with a display accessible to a swimmer connected to the goggles. An accelerometer is used to determine a swimmer's movement with an electronic circuit for processing the information from the accelerometer to determine a swimmer's movements and time between movements.

Gymnastikgerät

Ergometer

RUN TRAINING EQUIPMENT.

HOME COACH DEVICE.

Contactless device to training control at Trainingsgeräten with weights.

Abdominal musculature training apparatus comprises basic component to which back rest is rotatably connected and grip stirrup fixed to back rest

The abdominal musculature training apparatus (2) comprises a basic component (4) to which a back rest (6) is rotatably connected and a grip stirrup (20) fixed to the back rest. An indicator device (38) for a training computer is provided in the view range of the training person. It is integrated within the computer. The training computer is formed to indicate the pulse rate of the training person and a pulse rate pick-up device is provided. The grip stirrup has at least one hand grip (28,30,34,36), on which the pulse rate pick-up device is fitted. On the grip stirrup two hand grips are provided (22,24), one on each side of the back rest. On the grip stirrup a cross component (32) is provided, on which the indicator device is fitted.

Mobile between module for a mobile display device and system for communication with external sensors and representation of physiological parameters.

Ein mobiles Zwischenmodul (20) zur Kommunikation mit externen Sensoren (30) sowie einer mobilen Anzeigeeinrichtung (10) umfasst eine Empfangseinrichtung (21) zum kabellosen Empfang von Signalen der externen Sensoren (30) nach einem ersten Übertragungsstandard, eine Sendeeinrichtung (23) zur kabellosen Kommunikation mit der mobilen Anzeigeeinrichtung (10) nach einem zweiten Übertragungsstandard, und eine Prozessoreinrichtung (22), welche aus von der Empfangseinrichtung (21) empfangenen Signalen über die Sendeeinrichtung (23) an die mobile Anzeigeeinrichtungen (10) zu übermittelnde Daten generiert. Hierdurch ist es möglich, ein herkömmliches Mobiltelefon zur Auswertung und Darstellung der erfassten Parameter zu nutzen. Insbesondere kann das Display des Mobiltelefons zur graphischen Veranschaulichung von Trainingsparametern und dergleichen verwendet werden. Dies kann während oder unmittelbar nach Beendigung einer Trainingseinheit erfolgen. Die Erfindung gestattet es unter anderem, ein Mobiltelefon ...

Electronic assistant for water sport.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein elektronisches Gerät (1), welches einem Schwimmer (2) Informationen wie beispielsweise Zeit und zurückgelegte Distanz akustisch mitteilt. Die Erfindung umfasst einen Empfänger (4) um eine Lokalisierungs-Information (3) zu empfangen und auszuwerten. Diese ausgewertete Lokalisierungs-Information (5) wird einer Verarbeitungseinheit (6) zugeführt. Diese Verarbeitungseinheit (6) erzeugt ein elektrisches Signal (7) das einem Wandler (8) zugefügt wird, welcher dieses elektrische Signal (7) in hörbare akustische Signale (9) umwandelt. Diese akustischen Signale (9) werden vom Schwimmer (2) über sein Gehör (10) wahrgenommen.

Custom guards and connected by an electronic chip for measuring various parameters and meant for sport and health.

L’invention concerne un objet connecté, il consiste en un protège-tibia muni d’une puce électronique permettant la récolte de différentes données utiles dans les domaines du sport et de la santé. Il indique notamment à un sportif la distance qu’il a parcourue, sa vitesse moyenne, sa puissance et frappe, et bien d’autres choses encore. En ce qui concerne le domaine de la santé, il constitue, entre autres, un dispositif d’aide aux personnes malvoyantes en leur indiquant leur position et leur signalant la présence d’obstacles sur leur route. Ces protège-tibias ont un caractère personnalisable. Cette personnalisation se fera à l’aide de procédés telles que du plaqué or, la pose de leds de couleurs, et l’ajout d’un mini-écran interactif. Cette invention sera utilisable dans les domaines du sport et de la santé.

Fitness rudder a tank.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Rudersimulationsgerät (33,a,b) mit einem Wassertank (2) und rotierenden Paddeln (10) beim Ziehen am Zuggriff (5), die Last bei Bedarf ohne Zugunterbrechung variiert werden kann, mittels der Verstellung des Kolbens (14) im Nebentank (13), sodass mehr oder weniger Wasser auf die Paddel (10) auftrifft, d.h. dies bewirkt eine Änderung der Tauchtiefe aufgrund der Änderung der Wasserlinie (WL) und damit eine Lastwiderstandsänderung. Ein Zugsensor (22) am Zuggriff (5) misst den Wert und ermöglicht eine manuelle oder elektrische Lasterhöhung, der Strom dazu kann autonom vor Ort produziert werden, sei es an der Drehwelle (9), Rad (45), Schlittenseil (6a) oder an der Umlenkrolle (36).

A method and system for measuring physical parameters in a trampoline competition.

Pour le procédé et le système (1) de mesure de paramètres physiques, selon l'invention plusieurs ensembles (2) à capteur de mouvement sont disposés dans différentes positions sur un trampoline (10) et activés pour mesurer tout mouvement dans le temps lors de sauts effectués par un compétiteur sur le trampoline. Suite à un traitement des mesures effectuées dans chaque ensemble à capteur, une transmission des signaux de données est effectuée pour une station de base (25). La station de base suite aux différentes mesures reçues dans le temps de chaque ensemble à capteur, détermine un temps de vol de chaque saut du compétiteur, et une position de contact du compétiteur sur le lit (21) pour attribuer des points au compétiteur pour l'exécution d'un nombre de sauts déterminés lors de la compétition.

Trainingsgerät.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Trainingsgerät, das zwei Gewichtsscheiben umfasst. Jede der Gewichtsscheiben weist eine regelmäßige konvexe Polygonfläche mit einem Mittelbereich und einem peripheren Bereich auf. Eine Vielzahl von peripheren Griffen ist bereitgestellt, wobei jeder der peripheren Griffe mit dem peripheren Bereich der Gewichtsscheibe verbunden ist. Ein Innengriff ist mit dem Mittelbereich der Gewichtsscheiben verbunden, so dass jeder der peripheren Griffe und Innengriffs des Innengriffs eine Längsachse aufweist, die parallel zueinander sind.

Training or control system of a field from game.

E' descritto un sistema di controllo (1) di un campo da gioco per il perfezionamento dell'allenamento di uno o più atleti. Il sistema comprende almeno un dispositivo elettronico (2), un server (4) ed almeno un apparecchio elettronico (7). Il dispositivo elettronico (2) è indossato da ciascun atleta partecipante al gioco e memorizza informazioni dell'atleta; il server (4) riceve informazioni dai dispositivi elettronici (2) degli atleti partecipanti al gioco e regola gli apparecchi elettronici (7) sul campo da gioco (1) in funzione alle informazioni ricevute. E' previsto che gli apparecchi elettronici regolati dal server siano gli stessi ...

Weight selector release mechanism

Student football skill grade evaluation system

Counting device for synchronous training of limbs

一种高杆绣球计数装置

... 本发明涉及体育器材领域，具体涉及一种高杆绣球计数装置，包括底座、竖杆、卡紧滑块、投球环、支架、驱动机构、电刷机构、光电开关、控制单元和数字显示单元，光电开关设置在投球环内圈体内壁上，驱动机构驱动所述投球环沿所述卡紧滑块转动，进而带动光电开关转动。本发明的高杆绣球计数装置通过电刷机构将光电开关与控制单元相连接，并且将光电开关安装在投球环内壁，利用驱动机构驱动投球环转动并带动光电开关转动，光电开关转动的同时光电开关射出的光线转动，较少的光电开关即可形成一个光幕，可以减少光电开关安装的数量，极大的提高了记球的效率和记球的准确度。 ...

APPAREIL DE KINESITHERAPIE, NOTAMMENT POUR LES TRAITEMENTS DE REEDUCATION

APPAREIL DE KINESITHERAPIE, NOTAMMENT POUR LES TRAITEMENTS DE REEDUCATION. L'APPAREIL COMPREND, MONTEE SUR UN SUPPORT ORIENTABLE 16, UNE PLATINE 5 AVEC UN BRAS DE CONTROLE 6 ENTRAINE PAR LE MOUVEMENT D'UN MEMBRE OU SEGMENT DE MEMBRE ET ADAPTE A COOPERER AVEC UNE PLURALITE DE MOYENS DELIVRANT DES SIGNAUX IMAGE DES CARACTERISTIQUES DU MOUVEMENT ET EXPLOITES DANS UNE ARMOIRE CENTRALE 3 A DES FINS DE VISUALISATION ET D'INTERVENTION SUR LES CARACTERISTIQUES DU MOUVEMENT.

INSTRUMENTED DEVICE FOR EVALUATING AND QUANTIFYING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF THE UPPER LIMBS OF A CLIMBER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

ELECTRONIC INSPECTING DEVICE FOR GYMNASTIC AND PROCEEDED EXERCISEUR Of USE OF THIS DEVICE

DEVICE FOR SUSCEPTIBLE TO IMPACT AND INCLUDING INTERNAL MEANS FOR PIEZOELECTRIC ENERGY RECOVERY

PROCESS FOR the RESTITUTION OF the NOISES Of a SPORTING ACCESSORY AT THE TIME OF ONE SPORTING EVENT AND ARTICLE OF SPORT FOR the IMPLEMENTATION Of SUCH a DEVICE

La présente invention concerne un procédé pour la restitution de l'ambiance sonore lors d'une manifestation sportive. On intègre à l'intérieur de l'accessoire sportif un dispositif (13) comportant un émetteur radiofréquence et un microphone. On dispose à proximité du terrain de sport un récepteur radiofréquences pour recevoir les signaux transmis par le dispositif (13) inclue dans l'accessoire sportif et à restituer un signal audio correspondant à l'ambiance sonore captée par le microphone ...

ELECTRONIC INSPECTING DEVICE FOR GYMNASTIC AND PROCEEDED EXERCISEUR Of USE OF THIS DEVICE

HANDLE UNIT OF SKIPPING ROPE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE ELEMENT OF MASS AND A FUNCTION OF COUNTING OF NUMBER

AUTOMATIC MILL OF WALK

Portable device of drive of the muscular force

L'invention concerne un appareil portatif d'entraînement des forces utilisant un ressort pouvant être tendu par des éléments de traction à l'intérieur d'un logement, présentant des éléments pour l'indication des forces de traction et pour l'indication de la conservation des forces de traction. Selon l'invention, on prévoit une poulie de renvoi plate (2), fixée au logement et autour de laquelle est guidé un élément de traction (3) en forme de câble et pourvu à ses extrémités de passants pour les mains avec comme élément pour l'indication des forces de traction, un indicateur de signaux acoustiques (9) qui, lorsqu'est atteinte une dépense prédéterminée de force et pendant la durée du maintien de la dépense de force, produit un signal acoustique. L'invention s'applique notamment au développement et au raffermissement de la musculature corporelle.

Golf cart travel distance measuring device, has screen displaying distance covered by cart and distance to be covered in meters, and indicates number of holes covered and to be covered by cart

La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de mesure de la distance parcourue pour chariots ou voiturettes de golf. Il est constitué d'un boîtier (1) comportant un module électronique apte à déterminer la distance parcourue, et un écran affichant les distances effectuée (12) et restante (13) en mètres, ainsi que les indications telles que le numéro du trou (14), le nombre de trous restants (15), le nombre de coups par trou (16) ou total (17), des touches (18 à 22) permettant d'afficher la distance initiale, le numéro du trou et le nombre de coups joués, une mémoire incorporée au boîtier (1) enregistrant les indications affichées ou introduites par les touches. L'invention concerne d'une manière générale le domaine industriel et commercial de la fabrication et de la diffusion d'accessoires destinés à équiper les chariots ou voiturettes utilisés pour le transport des cannes de golf durant le parcours effectué pour passer d'un trou à l'autre, que ces véhicules soient neufs ou existants ...

Portable device Of DRIVE OF the MUSCULAR FORCE.

Sports timekeeping system

A system configured for facilitating timekeeping during the sports game is provided, comprising one or more sensors, a clock configured to display time during the game, and a controller. The sensors are each configured to sense a predefined signal associated with one or more game events during the sports game. The controller is configured to receive information from the sensors regarding a sensed signal, to determine, at least based on the information, that a game event has occurred, and to interface with the clock and control the running thereof, at least in response to the determination of a game event.

Apparatus for assisting swimming training

A training system for assisting a coach to train a swimmer, including a swimmer side system and a coach side system electronically communicated. The swimmer wears a head-gear which includes a swimmer's data collection kit (SWDCK) which includes in turn sensors, a processor and a transceiver. A display for the swimmer is attached to a head belt or to goggles. A speaker for transferring audible information to the swimmer is typically a bone-conduction speaker. A control module is operated by the coach, which includes a transmitter for communicating with the swimmer worn head-gear, a computer and a display and software,

Golf club apparatuses and methods

Methods, apparatuses, machine readable non-transitory storage media, and systems which process measured light values in order to determine the status of a golf club relative to a golf club bag are described. In one embodiment, a system uses a floating threshold, which is between a running bright average and a running dark average, to determine whether to add a current light meter value to one or the other of these running averages. In another embodiment, a system resets or re-seeds the running averages so that re-seeded averages are used after exiting from a sleep state such as a dark sleep state. In another embodiment, a system uses light sensor information or other sensor information to determine when a club is in use. In another embodiment, an active golf ball tag includes a sensor (e.g. one or more impact sensors) to detect when a golf ball is hit and to cause an RF transmitter to transmit an RF signal to an RFID reader.

Athletic Performance Sensing and/or Tracking Systems and Methods

Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.

Sizing Fit Cycle

A modular sizing fit cycle, having an enclosed, acoustically dampened transmission, and calibrated height and angle adjusters, each designed to fit an individual to a bicycle according to specific measurements attained during a controlled ride. The sizing fit cycle is highly portable, having distinct pieces that facilitate portability. Additionally, the sizing fit cycle is preferably equipped with a quiet, chain and bell-driven transmission at the rear, facilitating accurate measurements via a load generator and providing a realistic simulation of a stable cycling session.

Exoskeleton system

An exoskeleton ( 100 ) system comprises at least one garment selected from the group consisting of a shirt or vest ( 110 ), short or pants ( 120 ), an upper arm sleeve ( 130 ), a lower arm sleeve ( 140 ), a thigh sleeve ( 150 ), and a leg sleeve ( 160 ) wherein the garment is a multilayer construct that essentially comprises an inner layer ( 201 ) of nylon material, a middle layer ( 202 ) made of neoprene, an outer layer ( 203 ) made of plush material; and an article ( 300 ) with attached hook and loop fasteners ( 301 ) to be mounted onto the garment by securing the hook and loop fasteners ( 301 ) onto any spots of the outer layer ( 203 ).

Apparatus for correcting a head-up phenomenon during a golf swing

The present invention relates to an apparatus for correcting a head-up phenomenon during a golf swing, and more specifically to an apparatus for correcting a head-up phenomenon during a golf swing, which helps a golfer keep his or her eyes on the place where a golf ball to be struck is located, by making the ball ascend just before the impact only if the swing speed exceeds a pre-set value. According to the apparatus for correcting a head-up phenomenon especially during the golf tee-shot training, a golf ball either ascends above the ground or descends toward the ground from above just before the impact only if a down-swing is performed or only if the swing speed exceeds the pre-set value, such that the user may not suffer too much burden when swinging the golf ball placed on the tee. As such, during the golf tee-shot training the present invention is able to avoid the head-up phenomenon or correct the head-up habit by stopping the golfer from looking away from the place where a golf ball to be struck is located, by making the ball just before the impact only if the swing speed exceeds the pre-set value. In addition, even if the swing speed exceeds the pre-set value, the golf ball would not ascend or would descend from above just before the impact, such that the golfer can keep looking at the striking site till the last moment, thereby avoiding the head-up phenomenon and correcting the head-up habit.

Performance Monitoring and Audio Playback Apparatuses and Methods

We have disclosed methods of controlling audio playback at a portable performance monitoring device. These methods may include playing music at a first volume, receiving athletic performance parameter data from a sensor at a portable performance monitoring device, reducing the volume of the music played while continuing to play the music, playing audio performance feedback with a portable performance monitoring device while music plays, and returning the volume to the first volume.

Method and apparatus for visual simulation of exercise

A method and apparatus to receive a measure of heart rate for a user while the user is exercising on a stationary exercise device, calculate a speed of the user based on the measure of heart rate, and display on a display device viewable by the user a location of where the user would be along a selected route based on the user's speed.

Sports training device

The present invention relates to a training device usable in both indoor and outdoor training sessions, linked to a communication network capable of connecting multiple remote users during shared training sessions. Said device comprises, among other elements, a training means which presents a variable resistance against a physical force applied by a user; a monitoring and communication unit of data regarding the physical condition of the user and the mechanical conditions of the training means; a simulation and control unit; and a plurality of sensors for acquiring information on the physical condition of the user, on the mechanical conditions of the training means and on the user's environment.

Modular Personal Network Systems And Methods

We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military.

Folding step exerciser

A folding step exerciser is provided with a main frame including a brace and two handlebars; a transmission device including two drive shafts on both sides of the brace respectively, a first rotating shaft below the drive shafts, a first wheel, a first belt linking the drive shafts and the first wheel, a second wheel, a connection rotating shaft between the drive shafts, a third wheel adjacent to the connection rotating shaft, a second belt linking the second wheel and the third wheel, and a flywheel connected to the connection rotating shaft; two pivotal length adjustable pedals on both sides of the main frame respectively; a pulley below the transmission device; a main belt linking the pulley, the drive shafts, and the pedals; a magnetic damping device for resistance adjustment; a sensor in close proximity to one pedal; and a numeric display between the handlebars.

Core Muscle Exercise Device

An exercise device is disclosed that provides users with a way to effectively exercise their core muscles without going to a gym. The exercise device comprises a round tube, a pair of handles secured to the round tube, and at least one sphere inserted into the round tube, wherein a user rotates the exercise device in a circular motion causing the sphere to travel around the round tube. The round tube comprises an interior cavity with an internal track system for the spheres to travel. Typically, the spheres are weighted, and the exercise device comprises a plurality of spheres each of a different weight. Furthermore, the round tube can comprise an access panel positioned on the exterior surface of the round tube for inserting a sphere, and a pair of handles that span an inner diameter of the round tube and are secured to opposing sides of the round tube.

Waist and hip developer

A waist and hip developer includes a track curving smoothly upwardly toward two distal ends thereof and having two stop members respectively located at two distal ends thereof, foot members affixed to the track for supporting the track on the floor steadily, a slide slidably coupled to the track with rollers thereof and movable back and forth along the track between the stop members, a seat rotatably supported on the slide with a bearing within a predetermined angle and selectively lockable to the slide with a lock screw, a backrest hinged to the seat and lockable to the seat in an operative position by a lock screw, two grips respectively affixed to the two distal ends of the track, and a counter for counting of the number of reciprocating cycles of the slide moving by the user sitting on the seat.

Training devices for trajectory-based sports

Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting.

System and Method for a Motion Sensing Device

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A method for use with a device comprising:producing, by a two-axis accelerometer an output signal responsive to sensed acceleration;affecting, by an electric motor, a physical movement;executing, by a processor, a software;powering, by a rechargeable battery, the accelerometer, the electric motor, and the processor;contactless charging, a battery charger, the rechargeable battery; andactivating or controlling, using an electrically controlled switch controlled by the processor, the electric motor in response to the output signal, by switching DC power from the rechargeable battery to the electric motor,wherein the device comprises a single enclosure that houses the accelerometer, the electric motor, the processor, the battery charger, and the electrically controlled switch.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the battery charger comprises claim 1 , or consists of claim 1 , an induction coil for inductively receiving AC power when in an electromagnetic field claim 1 , wherein the contactless charging is induction-based claim 1 , and wherein the contactless charging comprises charging the ...

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A method for use by a device in a portable enclosure , the method comprising:producing, by an accelerometer in the portable enclosure, an output signal responsive to an acceleration;visually displaying, by a display in the portable enclosure, information to a person;emitting, by an audible signaling component in the portable enclosure, an audible sound in response to the output signal;receiving, by a wireless receiver in the portable enclosure, data via a wireless RF signal carried over a wireless network;displaying, by the display, the received data;controlling, by a processor in the portable enclosure that executes software, the display and the audible signaling component in response to the output signal;powering, by a rechargeable battery in the portable enclosure, the processor, the display, and the wireless receiver; andinduction-based contactless charging, by a battery charger, the rechargeable battery,wherein the battery charger comprises, or consists of, an induction coil for inductively receiving AC power carried in an electromagnetic field for charging the rechargeable battery from the ...

FITNESS MOTION RECOGNITION METHOD AND SYSTEM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A fitness motion recognition method and system, as well as an electronic device are disclosed. The fitness motion recognition method includes: collecting motion data and heart rate data of a human body during motion using a nine-axis inertial sensor and a heart rate sensor, respectively; calculating a resultant acceleration, a resultant angular velocity, and a roll angle of the nine-axis inertial sensor, as well as a real-time heart rate value using a motion recognition algorithm based on the motion data and heart rate data; and recognizing the fitness motion based on characteristics of the resultant acceleration, the resultant angular velocity and the roll angle of the nine-axis inertial sensor, and the real-time heart rate value. 1. A fitness motion recognition method , comprising:operation a: collecting motion data and heart rate data of a human body during motion using a nine-axis inertial sensor and a heart rate sensor, respectively;operation b: calculating a resultant acceleration, a resultant angular velocity, and a roll angle of the nine-axis inertial sensor, as well as a real-time heart rate value using a motion recognition algorithm based on the motion data and heart rate data; andoperation c: recognizing the fitness motion based on characteristics of the resultant acceleration, the resultant angular velocity and the roll angle of the nine-axis inertial sensor, and the real-time heart rate value.2. The fitness motion recognition method as recited in wherein in operation b claim 1 , calculating the resultant acceleration claim 1 , the resultant angular velocity claim 1 , and the roll angle of the nine-axis inertial sensor claim 1 , as well as the real-time heart rate value using the motion recognition algorithm based on the motion data and the heart rate data respectively comprises: filtering the collected heart rate data to remove motion artifacts to obtain a real-time heart rate value claim 1 , the real-time heart rate value comprising a maximum exercise ...

Exercise Counting and Form Guidance System

A method and an exercise counting repetition and form guidance system (ECRFGS) for automatically counting multiple repetitions and providing form guidance of an exercise performed by a user in real time are provided. The ECRFGS captures one or more consecutive exercising poses performed by the user, receives the captured consecutive exercising poses, identifies multiple coordinates corresponding to multiple specific body joints of the user , normalizes the captured consecutive exercising poses, analyzes the identified coordinates to determine a plane of orientation, determines one or more relative positions, calculates a distance between at least two of the identified coordinates of the consecutive exercising poses, calculates a maximum angle and a minimum angle between three of the identified coordinates of the consecutive exercising poses, processes the received consecutive exercising poses using the exercise language in the ECRFGS to automatically count the repetitions and form guidance of an exercise performed by the user. 1. A method for automatically counting a plurality of repetitions and providing form guidance for an exercise performed by a user in real time , the method employing an exercise counting repetition and form guidance system comprising at least one processor configured to execute computer program instructions for performing the method comprising:capturing one or more consecutive exercising poses of the exercise, performed by the user, in real time as a video stream by a capturing module of an electronic device by the exercise counting repetition and form guidance system;receiving the captured consecutive exercising poses in real time, from the capturing module of the electronic device, by the exercise counting repetition and form guidance system;defining an exercise language comprising a finite set of instructions for automatically counting the repetitions of the exercise and providing form guidance to the user based on the received consecutive ...

Shoulder End Range of Motion Improving Device

Disclosed is an shoulder end range of motion improving device is comprising a linkage, the linkage including, a first link member, a second link member supported on the first link member, the second link member configured for being secured to an arm of a patient and being rotatable about a second link axis for rotating the arm of the patient about a shoulder joint of the patient through an arm range of motion, the second link axis being displaceable into a selectable fixed position and maintaining the fixed position during rotation of the second link member, an actuator for rotating the second link member about the second link axis, and a controller controlling the actuator for selectively rotating the second link member about the second link axis through the arm range of motion. 1. An end range of motion improving and reporting system , comprising a first link member , a second link member supported on the first link member , the second link member configured for being secured to an arm of a patient and being rotatable about a second link axis for rotating the arm of the patient about a shoulder joint of the patient through an arm range of motion , the second link axis being displaceable into a selectable fixed position and maintaining the fixed position during rotation of the second link member , an actuator for rotating the second link member about the second link axis , a controller controlling the actuator for selectively rotating the second link member about the second link axis through the arm range of motion , the system including:one or more storage machines holding instructions executable by one or more logic machines to:receive a set of parameters;rotate the second link member based on the set of parameters;record report data; andsend the report data to a database.2. The one or more storage machines according to claim 1 , wherein the set of parameters includes a maximum angle and a minimum angle.3. The one or more storage machines according to claim 1 , ...

WEIGHT TRAINING INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM

A weight training intelligence system that uses image recognition algorithms to provide weight training information for a user includes a dumbbell set including a plurality of dumbbells, an image capturing device and a processor. The image capturing device defines a capturing area. The image capturing device is configured to capture images of the dumbbells and to capture moving images of a user while using dumbbells within the capturing area. The processor is electrically connected to the image capturing device. The processor includes a dumbbell identification unit, a movement tracking unit and an analyzing unit. The dumbbell identification unit is configured to identify weights of the dumbbells according to the images of the dumbbells. The movement tracking unit is configured to track movement of the user according to the moving images of the user. The analyzing unit is configured to analyze postures of the user while using the dumbbells via the image recognition algorithms according to the images of the dumbbells and the moving images of the user so as to provide training information for the user. 1. A weight training intelligence system , comprising:a dumbbell set comprising a plurality of dumbbells;an image capturing device defining a capturing area, the image capturing device configured to capture images of the dumbbells and capturing moving images of a user while using the dumbbells within the capturing area; anda processor electrically connected to the image capturing device, the processor comprising a dumbbell identification unit, a movement tracking unit, and an analyzing unit, the dumbbell identification unit configured to identify weights of the dumbbells according to the images of the dumbbells, the movement tracking unit configured to track movement of the user according to the moving images of the user, the analyzing unit configured to analyze postures of the user while using the dumbbells via the image recognition algorithms according to the images of ...

Climbing exercise machine

An exercise machine creates a simulated continuous resisted climbing motion. The machine includes a floor- or ground-contacting base frame and two or more substantially vertically oriented uprights, wherein at least one upright is rigidly connected to the base frame. The machine further includes two handles and two foot pedals, each handle and each foot pedal being movably engaged with an upright for linear reciprocating motion along the upright. The handles and foot pedals are interconnected so that they move concurrently. An adjustable resistance mechanism may be operatively connected to the interconnection of the handles and foot pedals to provide adjustable resistance for the simulated continuous climbing motion.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNT OF EXERCISE PERFORMED

A method of calculating an amount of exercise performed includes measuring noise based on a relative difference in displacement between a skin of a user and a sensor attached to the skin of the user, and determining a number of steps taken by the user based on the measured noise. 1. A method of calculating a number of steps of a user , the method comprising:measuring, using a processor, noise, from a sensor attached to a skin of the user, based on a relative difference in displacement between the skin of the user and the sensor, the sensor having an electrode; anddetermining, using the processor, a number of steps taken by the user based on the measured noise.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining of the number of steps taken by the user comprises:converting the measured noise to a frequency domain; anddetermining the number of steps taken by the user based on the noise converted to the frequency domain.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the determining of the number of steps taken by user comprises:determining the number of steps taken by the user based on a frequency of noise having a greatest value from the noise converted to the frequency domain and a number of steps corresponding to a single cycle of the noise.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining of the number of steps taken by the user comprises:sampling the measured noise;extracting peaks of the noise from the sampled noise; anddetermining the number of steps taken by the user based on a number of the extracted peaks.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the extracting of the peaks of the noise comprises excluding noise failing to satisfy a predetermined threshold from the sampled noise.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the measuring of the noise comprises measuring noise by detecting claim 1 , from the sensor claim 1 , a half cell potential (HCP) and measuring potential changes in the HCP that represent the noise generated by the relative difference in displacement between the skin of ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, SELECTION CONTROL SYSTEM, SELECTION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

An electronic device includes: a memory; and a processor connected to the memory and configured to receive signals from a plurality of sensors that detect an activity state of a user wearing, or having in its vicinity, the electronic device, wherein the processor reads out a program stored in the memory to perform the following processes: receiving the signals from the plurality of sensors; determining the activity state of the user based on the received signals; selecting one or more of sensors from the plurality of sensors on the basis of the determined activity state; deriving, on the basis of the determined activity state, information to be communicated to the user, the information to be communicated to the user being derived from the signals from the selected one or more of the sensors; and causing the derived information to be communicated to the user. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a memory; anda processor connected to the memory and configured to receive signals from a plurality of sensors that detect an activity state of a user wearing, or having in its vicinity, the electronic device,wherein the processor reads out a program stored in the memory to perform the following processes:receiving the signals from the plurality of sensors;determining the activity state of the user based on the received signals;selecting one or more of sensors from the plurality of sensors on the basis of the determined activity state;deriving, on the basis of the determined activity state, information to be communicated to the user, said information to be communicated to the user being derived from the signals from said selected one or more of the sensors; andcausing said derived information to be communicated to the user.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of sensors include a first sensor that obtains information pertaining to an exercise state of the user and a second sensor that obtains information pertaining to an external environment of ...

Swimming Goggles

Swimming goggles are developed to allow a swimmer to see the end of the pool without moving their head while swimming in backstroke. Using a light reflector, a swimmer can see through a backstroke viewing window, allowing them to see along the direction that they are moving when swimming backstroke. Using a motion sensor and electric control circuits, a swimming goggle can provide optimum views for the swimmer wearing the swimming goggle. Using a sound speaker, a swimming goggle can play music and provide voice reports to the swimmer. 1. A swimming goggle comprising:An eye socket having a transparent forward viewing window attached to a goggle frame;A motion sensor that is attached to the swimming goggle at a fixed position with respect to the forward viewing window of said eye socket, wherein said motion sensor outputs electric signals related to the motions of the swimmer wearing the swimming goggle; andAn integrated circuit that is able to use the outputs of said motion sensor to determine its own outputs while the swimmer wearing the swimming goggle is swimming in water.2. The eye socket of the swimming goggle in further comprises:A backstroke viewing window opened on a top portion of the goggle frame disposed away from the transparent forward viewing window; andA position-switchable light blocking cover attached to an edge of the backstroke viewing window that can switch positions with respect to the edge of the backstroke viewing window;Where the position of the position-switchable light blocking cover is controlled electronically by the integrated circuit.3. The swimming goggle in further comprises a position-switchable light reflector that can switch positions with respect to the front viewing window of the eye socket claim 1 , and the position of said position-switchable light reflector is controlled electronically by the integrated circuit in the swimming goggle.4. The motion sensor of the swimming goggle in is an accelerometer.5. The swimming goggle in ...

Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture to measure, analyze and share golf swing and ball motion characteristics

Embodiments of systems, methods, computer-readable media and article of manufacture related to measuring, analyzing, and sharing golf swing and ball motion characteristics are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPLAYING REPRESENTATIONS OF FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND ACTIVITY INDICATORS ON DEVICES

A method for displaying representations of facial expressions on devices includes receiving, by a processor on a device, data from a sensor coupled to the device. The method includes identifying, by the processor, responsive to the received data, a level of progress that a user of the device made towards a goal. The method includes selecting, by the processor, responsive to the identification, an icon representing a facial expression. The method includes modifying, by the processor, a level of power for each of a plurality of light indicators embedded in the device to display the icon. 119-. (canceled)20. A method , comprising:receiving user data from a sensor associated with the device;identifying based on the user data, a goal;selecting, based on the user data and the goal, a sequence of power modification instructions for a set of light indicators associated with the device; andexecuting the sequence of power modification instructions for illuminating the set of light indicators in a pattern resembling a facial expression of an activity.21. The method of claim 20 , the device including a power control component coupled to the set of light indicators claim 20 , the executing the sequence of power modification instructions including transmitting the sequence of power modification instructions to the power control component.22. The method of claim 20 , the sequence of power modification instructions including one or more instructions for:powering on one or more light indicators of the set of light indicators;powering off one or more light indicators of the set of light indicators;lowering the power to one or more light indicators of the set of light indicators; andincreasing the power to one or more light indicators of the set of light indicators.23. The method of claim 20 , the set of light indicators including a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs).24. The method of claim 20 , wherein the pattern resembles a facial expression claim 20 , the facial expression ...

VEHICLE EXERCISE SYSTEM

The present invention relates to systems, methods, and apparatus that facilitate exercise in vehicles. In particular, the present invention provides active exercise in passenger and navigation areas in vehicles by incorporating force sensors in the environment surrounding the passenger and/or navigator in the vehicle. The present invention applies the principles of isometric training and interacts with a remote or on-board computer platform to track, measure and provide instruction to the passage and/or navigator engaged in such isometric training. 1. A system for facilitating exercise by a passenger or navigator of a vehicles while in a passenger area of the vehicle , the system incorporates one or more force sensors into the passenger area of the vehicle surrounding the passenger and/or navigator in the vehicle , where the one or more sensors are positioned within the vehicle passenger area to engage one or more body parts of passenger and/or navigator in exercise by applying repeated force on the one or more force sensors.2. The system of further including a computer platform in communication with the one or more force sensors in the vehicle passenger area claim 1 , the computer platform including computer executable software for coaching the passenger and/or navigator on how engage the one or more force sensors in the vehicle seating area to engage in isometric exercise while seated in the vehicle by applying force using various body parts to the one or more force sensors.3. The system of further including a computer platform in communication with the one or more force sensors in the vehicle passenger area claim 1 , wherein the computer platform includes computer executable gaming software responsive to force applied to the one or more force sensors.4. The system of further including a computer platform in communication with the one or more force sensors in the vehicle passenger area claim 1 , wherein the computer platform includes computer executable fitness ...

Isokinetic oscillation exercise device and method of producing same

An isokinetic oscillation exercise device of an elongated flexible blade having a first and second end and a grip portion coupled to a middle portion of the elongated flexible blade. End caps coupled to said first and second ends adapted to storage. Further, a method is disclosed of manufacturing an isokinetic oscillation exercise device that provides a flexible elongated flexible blade, a grip portion injection molding, a pliable ring injection moldings, and end caps injection molding; slides the pliable rings on the elongated flexible blade separated by a length of the grip portion, overmolds a first-shot of the grip portion over the pliable rings, overmolds a second-shot of the grip portion to the first-shot of the grip portion to the elongated flexible blade, seals the first-shot to the second-shot of the grip portion against the pliable rings; and attaches the end caps to the elongated flexible blade.

EXERCISING APPARATUS

An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select. 131-. (canceled)32. An exercise apparatus comprises:a frame;a load mechanism attached to the frame, the load mechanism having a plurality of selectable weights, with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device;a press mechanism mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load that is based on a weight selected from the load mechanism;a linkage that mechanically couples the load mechanism with the press;a display; 'determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism, with the determination of the indicator signal based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to instruct a user on which one of the plural of weights to select for providing the load.', 'a processor in communication with the display and the sensor, the processor configured to33. The apparatus of wherein each of the associated indicator devices is capable of rending different states in response to a value of the indicator signal sent by the processor.34. The apparatus of further comprising a rotary optical encoder sensor that has an absorbent surface adjacent to a reflective surface disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load claim ...

DATA-COLLECTING EXERCISE DEVICE

An exercise device comprises a rigid rod having a first and second ends, a plurality of light sources arranged in a row along at least a portion of an axis extending between the first and second ends of the rigid rod, at least one load sensor for detecting an applied longitudinal force, and a processor coupled to the at least one load sensor and to the plurality of light sources. The processor is configured to execute machine-executable instructions that cause the processor to obtain a signal indicating a magnitude of the applied longitudinal force, and cause a subset of the plurality of light sources to emit light. A ratio of a number of light sources in the subset to a total number of the plurality of light sources represents the magnitude of the applied longitudinal force relative to a reference longitudinal force. 1. An exercise device , comprising:a rigid rod having a first end and a second end;a plurality of light sources arranged in a row along at least a portion of an axis extending between the first end and the second end of the rigid rod;at least one load sensor for detecting an applied longitudinal force, wherein the applied longitudinal force comprises (i) a compressive longitudinal force applied to the exercise device, (ii) an expansive longitudinal force applied to the exercise device, or (iii) both (i) and (ii); and obtain a signal indicating a magnitude of the applied longitudinal force, and', 'cause a subset of the plurality of light sources to emit light, wherein a ratio of a number of light sources in the subset to a total number of the plurality of light sources represents the magnitude of the applied longitudinal force relative to a reference longitudinal force value., 'a processor coupled to the at least one load sensor and to the plurality of light sources, the processor configured to execute one or more machine-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to2. The exercise device recited in claim 1 , ...

Abdominal Strengthening Apparatus

An abdominal strengthening apparatus is an apparatus to allow a user to perform core abdominal muscle exercises from a seated position. The abdominal strengthening apparatus includes a stationary base, a tilting arm, a supporting member, a handlebar, and a foot-supporting bar. The tilting arm is pivotably mounted to the stationary base. The supporting member is pivotably mounted to the tilting arm. The foot-supporting bar supports the user's feet and is positioned opposite to the supporting member. The handlebar is adjacently connected to the supporting member opposite to the tilting arm. In implementation, the user grasps the handlebar and exerts the user's body weight onto the handlebar. The force on the handlebar forces the supporting member downward to lever the foot-supporting bar. Therefore, the user engages the user's core muscles through use of the user's body weight to strengthen the user's core muscles. 1. An abdominal strengthening apparatus comprises:a stationary base;a tilting arm;a supporting member;a handlebar;a foot-supporting bar;the supporting member comprises a mounting rod and an adjustable tube;the tilting arm being pivotably connected to the stationary base;the mounting rod being pivotably connected to the tilting arm;the adjustable tube being telescopically engaged with the mounting rod;the adjustable tube being positioned opposite to the tilting arm, along the mounting rod;the handlebar being adjacently connected to the adjustable tube;the handlebar being positioned opposite to the tilting arm, along the adjustable tube;the foot-supporting bar being perpendicularly and adjacently connected to the tilting arm; andthe mounting rod and the foot-supporting bar being positioned opposite to each other along the tilting arm.2. The abdominal strengthening apparatus claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , comprises:a rotation mechanism;the rotation mechanism being mechanically integrated along the adjustable tube;the rotation mechanism being positioned ...

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

A portable electronic apparatus includes an operation section adapted to receive an operation of a user and output a rest start signal representing start of a rest, a body motion sensor adapted to output a body motion signal based on a motion of the user, a timing section adapted to measure rest time of the user, and a processor electrically connected to the operation section, the body motion sensor, and the timing section, and the processor starts the measurement of the rest time by the timing section in the case in which the processor fails to detect the rest start signal, and fails to detect the periodic component based on the motion of the user in the body motion signal for a predetermined period. 1. A portable electronic apparatus comprising:an operation section adapted to receive an operation of a user and output a rest start signal representing start of a rest;a body motion sensor adapted to output a body motion signal based on a motion of the user;a timing section adapted to measure rest time of the user; anda processing section electrically connected to the operation section, the body motion sensor, and the timing section,wherein the processor starts measurement of the rest time by the timing section in a case in which the processor fails to detect the rest start signal, and fails to detect a periodic component based on the motion of the user in the body motion signal.2. The portable electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe operation section receives an operation of the user to output an exercise start signal representing start of exercise, andthe processor starts measurement of the rest time by the timing section in one of a case in which the processor detects the rest start signal after detecting the exercise start signal, and a case in which the processor fails to detect the rest start signal and fails to detect the periodic component based on the motion of the user in the body motion signal for a predetermined period.3. The portable ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HIKING

A system includes a shoe and a pod. The pod is disposed at the shoe and includes a positioning component and an altimeter. The positioning component determines a first geodetic location of the shoe at a first time, whereas the altimeter determines a first elevation of the shoe at the first time. The first positioning component additionally determines a second geodetic location of the shoe at a second time and generate shoe distance data based on the first geodetic location and the second geodetic location. The altimeter additionally determines a second elevation of the shoe at the second time. The positioning component additionally determines a total distance traveled based on the shoe distance data, the first elevation and the second elevation. 1. A system comprising:a shoe;a pod disposed in said shoe, said pod including a positioning component and an altimeter, said positioning component being operable to determine a first geodetic location of said shoe at a first time, said altimeter being operable to determine a first elevation of said shoe at the first time;wherein said positioning component is further operable to determine a second geodetic location of said shoe at a second time and to generate shoe distance data based on the first geodetic location and the second geodetic location,wherein said altimeter is further operable to determine a second elevation of said shoe at the second time, andwherein said positioning component is further operable to determine a total distance traveled based on the shoe distance data, the first elevation and the second elevation.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a communication component operable to wirelessly transmit activity data based on one of the group consisting of the first geodetic location claim 1 , the first elevation claim 1 , the second geodetic location claim 1 , the second elevation claim 1 , the shoe distance data claim 1 , the total distance traveled and combinations thereof.3. The system of claim 2 , ...

Force Monitoring and Tracking System for Impacts to Tackling Sleds and Punching Bags

A new system of detecting, tracking, and logging force of impact data pertaining to independent impacts to a tackling sled or punching bag is described. The system employs at least one impact sensor, a wireless transmitter, a power source, and a companion application. The at least one impact sensor is equipped with at least one accelerometer configured to accurately detect the force of impact to a pad of the tackling sled or punching bag. The companion application communicates wirelessly to the impact sensor, which relays data to a mobile device or computer running the companion application. A leaderboard can be interfaced with the system, enabling competitive use of multiple impact sensors across multiple punching bags simultaneously.

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device for signaling in response to a sensed motion , the device having a single enclosure , and in the single enclosure comprising:an accelerometer for producing an output signal responsive to the device acceleration;a visible light emitter for emitting a visible light signaling a first status to a person;an electric motor for affecting a physical movement;a software and a processor for executing the software, the processor coupled to the accelerometer, to the electric motor, and to the visible light emitter, for activating or controlling the emitted light or the electric motor in response to the output signal;a rechargeable battery connected to power the device; anda battery charger connected for contactless charging of the rechargeable battery.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the contactless charging is induction-based claim 1 , and wherein the battery charger comprises claim 1 , or consists of claim 1 , an induction coil for inductively receiving AC power when in an electromagnetic field claim 1 , and for charging the rechargeable battery from the received AC power.3. The device ...

Feps (flexion extension pronation supination) devices and methods of use

A FEPS (flexion extension pronation supination) device includes: a structural frame; a shaft mounted to rotate relative to the structure frame; and a brake that is structured to apply a selectively variable resistance against rotation of the shaft relative to the structural frame. A FEPS (flexion extension pronation supination) device includes: a structural frame; a shaft mounted to rotate relative to the structure frame; and a gripping member mounted to the structural frame and structured to adhere to an external support surface. A method includes operating the FEPS device by rotating the shaft.

DECIDING WEIGHT AND REPETITIONS IN A GYM MACHINE WITH NO MECHANICAL IMPACT

A weight pin for use with a stacked weight exercise machine includes a handle portion, and a shaft portion extending outwardly from the handle portion. The shaft portion is configured to be removably positioned adjacent to one or more weights of the exercise machine to selectively engage the one or more weights during use of the exercise machine. The weight pin also includes interrogation circuitry arranged relative to the handle portion, the interrogation circuitry configured to read information from the adjacent one or more weights. 1. A weight pin for use with a stacked weight exercise machine , the weight pin comprising:a handle portion;a shaft portion extending outwardly from the handle portion, wherein the shaft portion is configured to be removably positioned adjacent to one or more weights of the exercise machine to selectively engage the one or more weights during use of the exercise machine; andinterrogation circuitry arranged relative to the handle portion, the interrogation circuitry configured to read information from the adjacent one or more weights.2. The weight pin according to claim 1 , wherein the interrogation circuitry comprises a near field communication device.3. The weight pin according to claim 1 , wherein the interrogation circuitry comprises a bar code reader.4. The weight pin according to claim 1 , further comprising an accelerometer configured to respond to movement of the one or more weights during use of the exercise machine.5. The weight pin according to claim 1 , wherein the interrogation circuitry comprises:a processor to process information read from the adjacent one or more weights; andmemory operably connected to the processor to record information from the processor.6. The weight pin according to when depending from claim 1 , further comprising computer-readable instructions stored in the memory claim 1 , the computer-readable instructions causing the processor to determine a number of repetitions associated with the use of the ...

Exercise management device using hula hoop having device for measuring spinning direction and exercise amount

An exercise management device using a hula hoop having a device for measuring spinning direction and exercise amount includes: an annular body part; a sensor unit including a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gravity sensor; a hula hoop including a control unit including a MICOM for receiving and analyzing a data value detected by the sensor unit to calculate and obtain exercise information, a communication unit having a Bluetooth chip for transmitting the exercise information or the data value, and a power unit for switching on/off the control unit; and a wireless communication device having a dedicated program for receiving the exercise information or the data value transmitted from the communication unit and displaying the exercise information.

Methods and systems for displaying representations of facial expressions and activity indicators on devices

A method for displaying representations of facial expressions on devices includes receiving, by a processor on a device, data from a sensor coupled to the device. The method includes identifying, by the processor, responsive to the received data, a level of progress that a user of the device made towards a goal. The method includes selecting, by the processor, responsive to the identification, an icon representing a facial expression. The method includes modifying, by the processor, a level of power for each of a plurality of light indicators embedded in the device to display the icon.

CURL-UP DEVICE

A curl-up device includes a base; and a counter arrangement. The base defines a foot placement indicator, a first start position indicator, and optionally a second start position indicator. The counter arrangement includes a button disposed between the foot placement indicator and the start position indicators. The counter arrangement also includes an electronic counter that tracks depression of the button. In use, a user touches the button while performing a curl-up to track the number of curl-ups performed. 1. A curl-up device comprising:a base defining a foot placement section and an elongated strip extending outwardly from the foot placement section in a first direction, the elongated strip defining a start position indicator that is fixed in place relative to the base; anda counter arrangement disposed at the base, the counter arrangement including a button disposed between the foot placement section and the start position indicator, the button facing in the first direction towards the start position indicator, the counter arrangement also including a counter that tracks depression of the button.2. The curl-up device of claim 1 , wherein the start position indicator includes a raised bar.3. The curl-up device of claim 2 , wherein the raised bar extends across a full width of the elongated strip.4. The curl-up device of claim 1 , wherein the elongated strip also defines a second start indicator that is offset from the start indicator along the first direction.5. The curl-up device of claim 1 , wherein the button is vertically oriented.6. The curl-up device of claim 1 , wherein the counter arrangement includes a housing to which the button and counter are coupled.7. The curl-up device of claim 6 , wherein the housing is removably coupled to the base.8. The curl-up device of claim 6 , wherein the base defines a recessed surface at which the housing is coupled to the base.9. The curl-up device of claim 6 , wherein the button extends across a majority of a width of ...

EXERCISE INFORMATION MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, EXERCISE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND EXERCISE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

An exercise information measurement apparatus, an exercise management method, and an exercise management program according to which exercise management for a user can be performed through comparison with another user. An exercise information measurement apparatus includes: an exercise pace information measurement unit that measures exercise pace information of a wearer; a communication unit for performing near-field wireless communication with another apparatus having an exercise pace information measurement unit; an other apparatus exercise pace information storage unit (information acquisition and storage units) acquiring other apparatus exercise pace information measured by the exercise pace information measurement unit of the other apparatus via the communication unit and stores it; and a management information output unit outputting management information for managing the exercise pace information based on the stored other apparatus exercise pace information and the exercise pace information measured by the exercise pace information measurement unit of the exercise information measurement apparatus. 16-. (canceled)7. An exercise information measurement apparatus comprising:an exercise pace information measurement unit configured to measure exercise pace information of a wearer;a communication unit for performing near-field wireless communication with another apparatus having a said exercise pace information measurement unit;an other apparatus exercise pace information storage unit configured to acquire other apparatus exercise pace information measured by the exercise pace information measurement unit of the other apparatus via the communication unit from the other apparatus and store it;a management information output unit configured to output management information for managing an exercise pace of the wearer of the exercise information measurement apparatus based on the stored other apparatus exercise pace information and the exercise pace information ...

Wearable Resistance Training Device

The described embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing linear tension to multiple areas of a person to improve training and exercise. The tension can be applied by cables supplied from cable spools that are attached within a resistance assembly. The resistance assembly can be worn as a backpack during exercises, thereby providing a portable means through which tension can be provided to the body. The cables from the resistance assembly can be attached to appendages such as the wrists and legs of the person, and the tension provided by the cables can be adjustable. For instance, the tension can be made non-uniform across the body in order to improve the person's ability to maneuver in situations where there is an imbalance of force on the body. 1. A wearable apparatus , comprising:a first plate that includes joints that extend from a surface of the first plate, and a mount that includes cable pathways and at least two pipes extending from the mount;cable spools that each rotate around each joint and provide cable that extends through the cable pathways and the at least two pipes; anda second plate that is connected to the joints and extends over the first plate and the cable spools, wherein the at least two pipes direct the cables in different directions to provide separate amounts of tension to appendages of a user to whom the cables are connectable.2. The wearable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mount extends from a first end of the first plate claim 1 , and the wearable apparatus further comprises: a clip that extends from a second end of the first plate over a bottom surface of the first plate.3. The wearable apparatus of claim 2 , wherein each joint includes a rod that extends from the surface of the first plate claim 2 , and the clip extends from the first plate away from each joint.4. The wearable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cable spools are configured to provide an adjustable amount of tension to the cables.5. The ...

Activity and sport sensor

Surf tracking and monitoring systems and methods. Surf tracking systems that incorporate a variety of sensors, including acceleration and rotation sensors, to track and monitor various aspects of a surfer's activities while in the water surfing including: depth of a duck dive, criticality of a turn while riding a wave, paddling efficiency, and so on. A motion capture element having the various sensors is affixed to the surface of a board. A computing device is used to interpret information from those sensors.

Soccer Training Device

An inside foot soccer pass training device is disclosed. The passing device includes a curved race and a foot carriage that can travel from one end of the race to the other. The curved race guides the foot carriage into a proper technical position, which allows a user to improve their technique of the inside foot soccer pass. Embodiments include multiple tracks, an overall tensioner designed to strengthen inner leg muscles, an impact device designed to mimic the feel of hitting an actual soccer ball, and electric force monitors to compute both the impact the foot carriage makes on the impact device and the force on the foot carriage as it moves along the race. 1. A soccer training device comprising:a curved race, the curved race having a first end at a first height and a second end at a second height, and the curved raved having a middle height less than the first height and the second height;a foot carriage configured to position a foot transverse to the race, said foot carriage riding along the curved race; anda tensioner configured to resist the movement of the foot carriage along the curved race.2. The soccer training device of claim 1 , wherein the curved race comprises a single track.3. The soccer training device of claim 1 , wherein the curved race is a circular arc section.4. The soccer training device of claim 1 , wherein the tensioner includes a flywheel.5. The soccer training device of claim 1 , wherein the tensioner is configured to resist the movement of the foot carriage in a first direction along the curved race and assist the movement of the foot carriage in a second direction along the curved race.6. The soccer training device of claim 5 , wherein the first end of the curved race is higher than the second end of the curved race claim 5 , and wherein the tensioner is configured to resist the movement of the foot carriage along the curved race when traveling from the first end to the second end.7. The soccer training device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Locking device for recumbent stepper

A locking device for an exercise system may include a locking member having a contact portion and configured to move between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the contact portion of the locking member is not in contact with the resistance mechanism of the exercise system, thereby allowing movement of the at least one moveable assembly. When in the second position, the contact portion of the locking member is in contact with the resistance mechanism of the exercise system, thereby preventing movement of the at least one moveable assembly. The device may also include an electrical actuating device having an actuator for selectively engaging the locking device and moving the locking device between a first position and a second position.

Reduction of Physiological Metric Error Due to Inertial Cadence

The heart rate monitor disclosed herein removes a step rate component from a measured heart rate by using one or more filtering techniques when the step rate is close to the heart rate. In general, a difference between the step rate and the heart rate is determined, and the step rate is filtered from the heart rate based on a function of the difference. 1. A heart rate monitor for sensing a heart rate of a user , the heart rate monitor comprising: sense light scattered from a body of the user; and', 'provide PPG information responsive to the sensed light;, 'a photoplethysmograph (PPG) sensor configured to sense motion from the user; and', 'provide motion information responsive to the sensed motion;, 'a step rate sensor configured to determine a step rate of a user from the motion information provided by the step rate sensor;', 'determine an initial instantaneous heart rate from the PPG information provided by the PPG sensor and the motion information provided by the step rate sensor;', 'compute a difference between the initial instantaneous heart rate and the step rate;', 'determine a second instantaneous heart rate as a function of the difference; and', 'output a revised heart rate as a function of the second instantaneous heart rate and a rate limit., 'at least one processor circuit configured to2. The heart rate monitor of wherein the at least one processor circuit determines the second instantaneous heart rate by:comparing the initial instantaneous heart rate to a current filtered heart rate;revising the initial instantaneous heart rate based on the comparison between the initial instantaneous heart rate and the current filtered heart rate by computing a revised filtered heart rate as a function of the current filtered heart rate and the rate limit, and based on the comparison between the initial instantaneous heart rate and the current filtered heart rate;if the revised filtered heart rate is within a crossover window relative to the step rate, determining the ...

HANDLE EXERCISING DEVICE AND SET OF EXERCISING DEVICES

The present disclosure provides a handle exercising device and a set of exercising devices. The handle exercising device includes a handle body, a chamber, a buckle portion, a release button, and two female buckles. The handle body has a top surface and a bottom surface. The chamber is disposed in the handle body along an axial direction of the handle body, wherein the chamber has an opening facing one end of the handle body. The buckle portion is disposed in the chamber and buckles a predetermined assembly inserting the chamber via the opening. The release button is disposed at the top surface of the handle body and connected with the buckle portion to release a buckling status of the buckle portion. The female buckles are disposed at the bottom surface of the handle body and arranged in parallel along the axial direction. 1. A handle exercising device used with a predetermined assembly , comprising:a handle body having a top surface and a bottom surface;a chamber disposed in the handle body along an axial direction of the handle body, wherein the chamber has an opening facing one end of the handle body;a buckle portion disposed in the chamber and buckling the predetermined assembly inserting the chamber via the opening;a release button disposed at the top surface of the handle body and connected with the buckle portion to release a buckling status of the buckle portion; andtwo female buckles disposed at the bottom surface of the handle body and arranged in parallel along the axial direction.2. The handle exercising device of claim 1 , wherein a distance between the two female buckles is wider than a palm.3. An exercising device set claim 1 , comprising:a roller exercising device having a central through hole;a connecting rod penetrating the central through hole of the roller exercising device, wherein two reeds are disposed on the connecting rod, and two ends of the connecting rod form two inserting portions; a handle body having a top surface and a bottom surface ...

ROLLER EXERCISING DEVICE AND SET OF ROLLER EXERCISING DEVICES

The present disclosure provides a handle exercising device and a set of exercising devices. The handle exercising device includes a handle body, a chamber, a buckle portion, a release button, and two female buckles. The handle body has a top surface and a bottom surface. The chamber is disposed in the handle body along an axial direction of the handle body, wherein the chamber has an opening facing one end of the handle body. The buckle portion is disposed in the chamber and buckles a predetermined assembly inserting the chamber via the opening. The release button is disposed at the top surface of the handle body and connected with the buckle portion to release a buckling status of the buckling portion. The female buckles are disposed at the bottom surface of the handle body and arranged in parallel along the axial direction. 1. A roller exercising device used with a predetermined assembly , comprising:a base having a first central through hole;a rotary plate rotatably connected with the base and having a second central through hole, a first diameter, and a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is perpendicular to the second diameter, and the second central through hole corresponds to the first central through hole;two supports respectively disposed at two ends of the first diameter and extending toward a normal direction of a top surface of the rotary plate, wherein two male buckles are respectively disposed at tops of the two supports; andtwo female buckles respectively disposed at two ends of the second diameter and denting the top surface of the rotary plate, wherein the two female buckles correspond to the two male buckles, and the predetermined assembly is detachably assembled with the two female buckles and the two male buckles.2. The roller exercising device of claim 1 , wherein the two male buckles are elastic male buckles claim 1 , and the two supports are respectively disposed with a release button to release a buckling status of the two male ...

Motion sensor volume control for entertainment devices

Described is a motivational fitness process using motion sensing apparatus to correlate exercise performance with entertainment audio volume for the purpose of rewarding exercise performance goals and penalizing poor exercise performance. The user must exercise in a chosen target training range to maintain a desired entertainment audio volume. Motion sensors in a mobile or stationary device or worn by user provide continuous movement data to a processor unit. The processor receives and compares the user's movement data to a user-specified target range and periodically sends control commands (or not) to raise or lower audio volume output of an entertainment device. If the user's exercise pace drops below a targeted performance range, audio volume output of their entertainment device gradually decreases unless the user reacquires their performance target range at which time volume is restored. Desired volume is maintained so long as target zone performance is maintained. 1. A method for motivating a person doing fitness exercise comprising the steps of:providing an entertainment device having a power supply, at least an audio output operable to be set at a given stored output which is a comfortable listening level, audio entertainment content, and a processor, a controller for modulating audio output and motion sensors; generating commands directed to said controller, monitoring the rate of a repetitive motion of the person, comparing said repetitive motion pace with a target range of data, and causing said commands to be indicative of the variation of said repetitive motion pace relative to said target range and using said generated commands to raise or lower the audio volume.2. A method according to wherein the person exercising pre-selects audio entertainment content.3. A method according to wherein said commands decrease the volume of said audio output when the said repetitive motion pace falls below said target range wherein the degree of volume change for each ...

MONITORING SURFING

A data collection system for surfing which includes a data collection device mounted on the upper torso of the surfer or on the surf board. The device includes a clock, GPS unit, three dimensional accelerometers, three dimensional gyroscopes, and a microprocessor and data store for processing the signals from the GPS unit, three dimensional accelerometers and three dimensional gyroscopes. The microprocessor is programmed to identify and collect signal data to derive information identifying one or more parameters including number of waves passed up, power of each wave, size and frequency of the waves, time when a wave is caught, number of paddles required to catch a wave, time between catching the wave and the surfer standing up, distance travelled and speed during ride, time when rider exits the wave, acceleration during each manoeuvre during the ride, g force and speed during turns. 1. A data collection system for surfing which includesa data collection device adapted to mounted on the upper torso of the surfer or on the surf boardsaid device including a clock, GPS unit, three dimensional accelerometers, three dimensional gyroscopes, and a microprocessor and data store for processing the signals from the GPS unit, three dimensional accelerometers and three dimensional gyroscopessaid microprocessor being programmed to identify and collect signal data to derive information identifying one or more parameters including number of waves passed up, power of each wave, size and frequency of the waves, time when a wave is caught, number of paddles required to catch a wave, time between catching the wave and the surfer standing up, distance travelled and speed during ride, time when rider exits the wave, acceleration during each manoeuvre during the ride, G force and speed during turns.2. A data collection device as claimed in wherein the microprocessor also provides outputs that display the duration of the ride claim 1 , the number of manoeuvres claim 1 , the acceleration ...

PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EDGING SPORTS

A performance monitoring system and method for edging or near-edging sports includes a pair of measurement apparatus associated with each foot or of an athlete. Each measurement apparatus includes at least one sensor, adapted to cooperate with the corresponding foot or boot and the corresponding surface-engaging equipment to measure and provide at least force data exerted on said surface-engaging equipment. A data receiver cooperates with each sensor to receive said data and to communicate said data to a data processor. The data processor is adapted to determine from said data, for each sensor, at least the following derived characteristics: force over time, a peak force, delta time, and corresponding explosiveness. Feedback of the characteristics is provided to a user. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. (canceled)22. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. (canceled)25. (canceled)26. (canceled)27. (canceled)28. (canceled)29. (canceled)30. (canceled)31. (canceled)32. (canceled)33. (canceled)34. A method for performance monitoring for edging or near-edging sports in which a pair of foot-worn boots are coupled to corresponding surface-engaging equipment which is manipulated by a wearer of the boots to control engaging of one or more edges or near-edges of the surface-engaging equipment with the surface beneath the wearer , the method comprising:(a) providing a pair of measurement apparatus, one measurement apparatus of said pair of measurement apparatus associated with each boot of said pair of foot-worn boots, each measurement apparatus of said pair or measurement apparatus comprising at least one sensor, wherein said at least one sensor is adapted to cooperate with the corresponding said boot and the corresponding said surface-engaging ...

FUNCTIONAL GARMENTS AND METHODS THEREOF

Provided herein in some embodiments is a resistance-training system including an upper-body garment having a first section of a single-layered construction and a second section of a multi-layered construction. The single-layered construction can include a first fabric layer. The multi-layered construction can include the first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providing layer in-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. The resistance-training system also includes a lower-body garment having the multi-layered construction, optionally with a different resistance-providing layer than the upper-body garment. The resistance-providing layer of the upper-body garment and the lower-body garment can be configured to provide resistance to one or more user movements for a user donning the resistance-training system. 1. A resistance-training system , comprising: wherein the single-layered construction includes a first fabric layer, and', 'wherein the multi-layered construction includes the first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providing layer in-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer; and, 'an upper-body garment having a first section of a single-layered construction and a second section of a multi-layered construction,'} 'wherein the resistance-providing layer is configured to provide resistance to one or more user movements for a user donning the resistance-training system.', 'a lower-body garment having the multi-layered construction, optionally with a different resistance-providing layer than the upper-body garment,'}2. The resistance-training system of claim 1 ,wherein the resistance-providing layer is anchored between opposing hems incorporating terminal ends of the first fabric layer, the second fabric layer, and the resistance-providing layer.3. The resistance-training system of claim 2 ,wherein the opposing hems include collar and wrist hems of the upper-body garment.4. The resistance- ...

MOUTHPIECE

The mouthpiece includes an enhanced mouthpiece, a data sensor, and a personal data device. The data sensor collects data regarding the bite force, the number of bites and the duration of each bite. The data sensor wirelessly transfers the collected data to a personal data device. 1. A jaw exercise apparatus , comprising: an anterior surface configured to be facing outward away from the user when the mouthpiece is positioned between the superior dentition and the inferior dentition of the user;', 'a posterior surface opposite the anterior surface;', 'a left side surface;', 'a right side surface;', 'a top surface configured to engage the superior dentition of the user;', 'a bottom surface configured to engage the inferior dentition of the user; and', 'one or more cavities extending through the mouthpiece between at least two of the anterior surface, the posterior surface, the left side surface, and the right side surface., 'a mouthpiece configured for positioning between a superior dentition and an inferior dentition of a user, the mouthpiece comprising2. The jaw exercise apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece further comprises:a superior dental arch cavity comprising a curvature configured to receive a superior dentition of the user and extending from the left side surface to the right side surface; andan inferior dental arch cavity comprising a curvature configured to receive an inferior dentition of the user and extending from the left side surface to the right side surface.3. The jaw exercise apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the superior dental arch cavity and the inferior dental arch cavity each comprises a channel or indentation formed in the exterior surface.4. The jaw exercise apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the superior dental arch cavity and the inferior dental arch cavity each comprises one or more pieces of material molded to the superior dentition or the inferior dentition of the user.5. The jaw exercise apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

Exercise Machine with Analysis System

An exercise machine includes a motor that drives a belt to move, and an analysis system to collect a peak energy from the motor and to convert the peak energy into different user exercising data. 1. An exercise machine , comprising:a machine body which comprises a belt for being moved by a user during workout to generate a dragging force, and a motor operatively linked to said belt, wherein said belt is maintained at a constant speed by said motor; andan analysis system which comprises:a control module which collects a peak energy from said motor in response to said dragging force on said belt; andan analysis module which analyzes said peak energy and converts said peak energy into an energy consumption data, wherein said analysis system comprises an energy consumption module that determines a value of said peak energy from said motor and converts said peak energy from said motor for calculating how much calories the user burnt in response to said peak energy.2. The exercise machine claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said motor generates an initial energy to said belt in order to maintain said belt at said constant speed claim 1 , wherein said motor is in an idle position when said belt is maintained at said constant speed claim 1 , wherein said peak energy is an additional energy from said motor to maintain said belt at said constant speed when said dragging force is applied on said belt additionally to said initial energy from said motor to maintain said belt at said constant speed when said motor is in said idle position.3. The exercise machine claim 2 , as recited in claim 2 , wherein said control module further comprises a speed sensor operatively linked to said belt claim 2 , wherein said speed sensor detects a speed of said belt to generate a pre-set speed signal of said belt in response to the speed of said belt powered by said initial energy of said motor and to generate a real time speed signal in response to the speed of said belt with said ...

Responsive training device

An exemplary responsive training device for responding to user interaction with the device can be provided. For example, the responsive training device can be configured with a surface enclosing a compressible body. The responsive training device can further embed at least one sensor configured to sense a deformation of the compressible body and to generate a sensory output to a controller. The responsive training device can also embed a controller configured to control at least one transponder. Furthermore, the exemplary responsive training device can embed at least one transponder configured to provide an audio output and/or a visual output as a function of the sensor output.

RACQUET HIT NOTIFICATION

An apparatus for use with a sports racquet. The apparatus including a sensor to be carried by the racquet and an indicator in communication with the sensor to output a notification based on the number of hits by the racquet based on signals from the sensor. 1. An apparatus for use with a sports racquet , the apparatus comprising:a sensor to be carried by the racquet; andan indicator in communication with the sensor to output a notification based on the number of hits by the racquet based on signals from the sensor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the indicator comprises:sensor signal analyzing electronics to be carried by the racquet; anda notification output to be carried by the racquet to provide the notification.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the notification provided by the notification output is a visible notification.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the visible notification comprises one of: an estimated number of hits by the racquet; a recommendation for restringing the racquet; and a combination thereof.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the visible notification is on a handle butt of the racquet.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the notification provided by the notification output is an audible notification.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , the sensor comprises at least one of: an accelerometer; a vibro-acoustic sensor; a strain gauge; a load cell; and combinations thereof.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the indicator comprises a counter to be carried by the racquet and in communication with the sensor.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the indicator further comprises a memory to be carried by the racquet to store a counted number of hits by the counter.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the indicator comprises:sensor signal analyzing electronics to be carried by the racquet to produce data based on signals from the sensor; anda transmitter to be carried by the racquet to output the data to electronics remote from the ...

Exercise contact counter display tracking repetitive hits

A layered exercise contact counter display tracking and showing repetitive contacts with the lens contact surface of a housing covering a sensor pad, which responds to contacts sending a signal to a powered circuit board to record and display the number of repetitive hits adapted for mounting on an exercise device or a support surface to encourage an exerciser to complete and exercise or contact event.

AUTOMATIC DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF SWIMMING

A wearable device for tracking swim activities of a user is provided. The wearable device may include one or more sensors configured to generate sensor data, and based on the sensor data, the wearable device may determine swim metrics such as swim stroke count, swim stroke type, swim lap count, and swim speed. The determined swim metrics may be filtered based on one or more swim periods during which the user is likely to have been swimming. The wearable device may determine such swim periods based on the sensor data and/or the determined swim metrics. 1. A wearable device configured to track swim metrics of a user , the wearable device comprising:one or more sensors configured to generate sensor data; without receiving input indicative of whether the user is swimming, determine that first sensor data generated during a first time period includes one or more features indicative of the user swimming;', "begin generating swim metrics indicative of the user's progress and/or performance with respect to swimming based on the determination that the first sensor data includes one or more features indicative of the user swimming;", 'without receiving input indicative of whether the user is swimming, determine that second sensor data generated during a second time period subsequent to the first time period does not include one or more features indicative of the user swimming;', 'cease generating the swim metrics based on the determination that the second sensor data does not include one or more features indicative of the user swimming; and', 'output the swim metrics for presentation to the user., 'one or more processors configured to2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the swim metrics comprise one or more of swim stroke count claim 1 , swim stroke type claim 1 , swim kick count claim 1 , swim lap count claim 1 , swim lap duration claim 1 , swim lap start time claim 1 , swim lap end time claim 1 , and swim speed.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the one or ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INFORMATION PRESENTING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

An electronic apparatus includes a processing unit that presents either or both of indexes and evaluations regarding physical activity of a user causing a directional change by using movement direction information of the user calculated on the basis of a satellite signal. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a processing unit that presents either or both of indexes and evaluations regarding physical activity of a user causing a directional change by using movement direction information of the user calculated on the basis of a satellite signal.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the physical activity includes periodic body motion of the user.3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the periodic body motion includes at least one of walking and running performed by the user.4. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the indexes include at least one of the number of steps and a stride of the user.5. The electronic apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein the movement direction information includes a vertical component of a movement direction of the user.6. The electronic apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the periodic body motion includes the user's turns when skiing.7. The electronic apparatus according to claim 6 ,wherein the indexes include at least one of the number of turns and a turn depth of the user.8. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the movement direction information includes a horizontal component of a movement direction of the user.9. The electronic apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein the movement direction information includes a horizontal component of a movement direction of the user.10. The electronic apparatus according to claim 5 ,wherein the movement direction information includes a horizontal component of the movement direction of the user.11. The electronic apparatus according to claim 6 ,wherein the movement direction information includes a horizontal component of ...

DETACHABLE EXERCISE TRACKING ACCESSORY

A detachable exercise tracking accessory is configured to connect to a dumbbell or a barbell. The tracking accessory includes an identifier that identifies weight information about the dumbbell or barbell included on an indicator on the dumbbell or barbell. The tracking accessory includes an exercise sensor that detects movement of the user and counts exercise reps based on the movement.

Wireless metric calculating and feedback apparatus , system, and method

A wearable computing device that is secured or attached to a resilient strap, the resilient strap sized to fit around at least a part of a circumference of a human head. The device has a waterproof storage volume housing a plurality of sensors. The wearable computing device may calculate a plurality of swimming metrics based at least partly on data received from the at least one sensor. The wearable computing device may include a wireless communication subsystem secured to the resilient strap within the waterproof storage volume and may transmit at least one of the calculated plurality of swimming metrics to at least one computing device via the wireless communication subsystem. The wearable computing device may include at least one user output component and may present an indication of at least one of the calculated plurality of swimming metrics at the at least one user output component for communication to the user. The indication may be audio played in an ear piece connected to the strap, or may be visually displayed on a display in an eye goggle portion of the strap.

ACTIVITY TRACKING

One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an information handling device, an indication that a user is engaging in an activity; determining, using a processor, whether data related to the activity is associated with a tracking application; and prompting, responsive to determining that data related to the activity is associated with a tracking application, the user to provide information related to the activity. Other aspects are described and claimed. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at an information handling device, an indication that a user is engaging in an activity;determining, using a processor, whether data related to the activity is associated with a tracking application; andprompting, responsive to determining that data related to the activity is associated with a tracking application, the user to provide information related to the activity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data related to the activity comprises at least one of: calorie data claim 1 , biometric data claim 1 , and exercise data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining comprises determining a location of the activity and accessing data associated with the location.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the prompting comprises querying the user to input at least a portion of the data associated with the location.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , responsive to determining that data related to the activity is associated with a tracking application claim 1 , determining that the data related to the activity is not being tracked by another device that tracks the information.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising estimating the data related to the activity.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the estimating comprises accessing previously gathered activity data associated with the activity.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the estimating comprises accessing data related to the activity from another user's device.9. The method of claim 6 , ...

EXERCISE DEVICE ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO A COMPUTING DEVICE FOR POWERING THE COMPUTING DEVICE AND QUANTIFY THE PLAY OF A VIDEO GAME ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPUTING DEVICE

An exercise device electrically coupled to a computing device for powering the computing device and quantify the play of the coupled video game through a video gaming software application is provided. The exercise device is adapted with an electromechanical energy conversion element for producing electrical power for the computing device. Also integrated to the exercise device may be one or more sensors sensing data that the video gaming software application may use to interact with or otherwise quantify the play of the video game, thereby providing incentives to encourage sustained play and, as a corollary, exercise of the user 1. A system operatively associating an exercise device and a computing device , comprising:an electromechanical energy conversion element configured so that in order to power the computing device mechanical work must be applied to the exercise device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the exercise device is a bicycle exercise device.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the computing device is a video game.4. A system operatively associating an exercise device and a computing device having a user interface claim 2 , comprising:one or more sensors operatively associated with the exercise device, each sensor adapted to sense one or more data sets regarding the operation of the exercise device; anda video game software application loaded on the computing device, the video game software application coupled to the one or more sensors so that one or more of the data sets is input of a video game electronically represented on the user interface.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the exercise device is a bicycle exercise device.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the one or more data sets includes an effective distance pedaled and/or revolutions per minute pedaled on the bicycle exercise device.7. The system of claim 6 , further comprising an electromechanical energy conversion element configured so that in order to power the computing device mechanical ...

BASKETBALL TRAINING SYSTEM

A basketball training system includes a ball delivery system in which a basketball is delivered to a ball ready holder located in front of a ball launch mechanism. A launch arm is grabbed and pulled backward against a spring force, and then is released to pivot forward and strike the basketball from the ball ready holder. 1. A ball launching machine comprising:a ball ready holder for receiving a ball to be launched;a pivotally mounted launch arm having an upper end and a lower end;a throw spring connected to the launch arm;a grab arm configured to grab, pull, and release the upper end of the launch arm; anda launch drive mechanism for driving the grab arm through a launch drive cycle in which the grab arm pulls the upper end of the launch arm away from the ball to be launched in a rearward and downward arc while increasing spring force of the throw spring, and then releases the upper end of the launch arm so that the throw spring drives the upper end of the launch arm in an upward and forward arc to strike the ball and launch the ball off the ball ready holder.2. The ball launching machine of claim 1 , wherein the launch arm is pivotally mounted to pivot about a pivot axis located between the upper end and the lower end.3. The ball launching machine of claim 2 , wherein the throw spring is connected to the lower end of the launch arm.4. The ball launching machine of claim 3 , wherein the grab arm has an upper end and a lower end claim 3 , wherein the upper end of the grab arm includes a hook claim 3 , and wherein the lower end of the grab arm is connected to the launch drive mechanism.5. The ball launching machine of claim 4 , wherein the launch drive mechanism comprises:a drive motor;a crank arm connected between a drive shaft of the drive motor and the lower end of the grab arm.6. The ball launching machine of claim 5 , wherein the launch drive mechanism further comprises a guide for engaging the grab arm to guide the upper end of the grab arm through the launch ...

METHOD FOR PROCESSING DATA REPRESENTATIVE OF PERFORMANCES OF A TENNIS PLAYER

A method of processing data representing the performance of a tennis player in a display device includes: a) calculating, using data including physical quantities measured during a game period including one or several game sessions and transferred into a system for calculating of the display device, at least three parameters representing the player's performance during this game period, b) displaying, in the form of a diagram including one axis for each parameter, with the axes forming a star with several branches, points corresponding to the values of the parameters on the axes so as to form a generally polygon-shaped closed contour encompassing or passing through the points, and c) alternatively increasing and decreasing the surface area delimited by the closed contour according to a frequency of the variation calculated according to the effective game time of the player measured during the last game session of the game period. 1. Method for processing data representing the performance of a tennis player by a display device , wherein it comprises steps consisting in:a) calculating, using data comprising physical quantities measured during a game period comprising one or several game sessions and transferred into a system for calculating of the display device, at least three parameters representing the performance of the player during this game period,b) displaying, in the form of a diagram comprising one axis for each parameter, with the axes forming a star with several branches, points corresponding to the values of the parameters on the axes in such a way as to form a generally polygon-shaped closed contour encompassing or passing through said points,c) alternatively increasing and decreasing the surface area delimited by the closed contour according to a frequency of the variation calculated according to the effective game time of the player measured during the last game session of the game period.2. Method for processing according to claim 1 , wherein it ...

TRAINING DETERMINATION DEVICE, TRAINING DETERMINATION METHOD AND PROGRAM

A training determination device includes: a determination unit configured to determine a training type, based on exercise data obtained when a user has performed a running training; a storage unit configured to store training history information in which the training type determined by the determination unit is associated with time information for performed training and a moving distance during the performed training; a calculation unit configured to perform at least two types of different calculation for a cumulative total of the moving distance for each training type, based on the training history information stored in the storage unit; and a display controller configured to display an image indicating the cumulative total of the moving distance for each training type calculated by the calculation unit. 1. A training determination device comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory configured to store a program that is to be executed by the processor,wherein when at least one lap time of respective lap times of lap time information indicative of a lap time for each predetermined distance included in exercise data obtained when a user has performed a running training is longer than a previous lap time of the one lap time and average time of the respective lap times is shorter than a predetermine target pace time by first time or greater the processor is configured to determine that a training type of the running training is a speed exercise.2. The training determination device according to claim 1 , whereinthe speed exercise includes a plurality of types of speed exercises in which levels of speed are different, andwhen the average time of the respective lap times is shorter than the predetermined target pace time by the first time or greater, the processor is further configured to determine one speed exercise from the plurality of types of speed exercises, in correspondence to the average time of the respective lap times.3. The training determination ...

Weight Selector Release Mechanism

A dumbbell assembly includes a cradle. The cradle includes a body, a trough defined in the body and sized to receive a weight of an adjustable dumbbell, an input mechanism incorporated into the body, and a selection mechanism incorporated into the body. The selection mechanism includes a selector that adjusts a connection of the weight with the adjustable dumbbell in response to a command received from the input mechanism.

Health promotion system using wireless and ropeless jump rope apparatus

There is provided a health promotion system using a wireless and ropeless jump rope. When a plurality of users use a plurality of wireless and ropeless jump rope apparatuses, each wireless and ropeless jump rope apparatus transmits each user's weight, the number of jumps made by the user and the time of using the wireless and ropeless jump rope to an external health promotion server. The health promotion server analyzes the user's weight, the number of jumps made by the user and the time of using the wireless and ropeless jump rope as transmitted and provides an instructor with the information of the number of jumps made by the user and the analyzed health-relevant data. The instructor who receives the information of the number of jumps made by the user and the analyzed health-relevant data is able to improve the health of the user.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SWIMMING ANALYSIS

Systems and methods of analyzing a user's motion during a swimming session are described. One or more motions sensors can collect motion data of the user. A processor circuit can make motion analysis based on the motion data. The processor circuit can determine if the user's arm swing is a genuine swim stroke. The processor circuit can also determine whether the user is swimming or turning. The processor circuit can also classify the user's swim stroke style. The processor circuit can also determine the user's swim stroke phase. The processor circuit can also determine the user's stroke orbit consistency. 1. A method for improving an accuracy of a wearable device while determining a user's arm motion , the method comprising:receiving, by a processor circuit of a wearable device, motion data from one or more motion sensors of the wearable device, wherein the one or more motion sensors comprises at least one of an accelerometer or a gyroscope;determining, by the processor circuit using the motion data, rotational data expressed in a frame of reference based on the motion data;calculating, by the processor circuit, a moment arm length based on the rotational data;comparing, by the processor circuit, the moment arm length with a threshold length;determining, by the processor circuit, the user's arm swing is a swim stroke based upon comparing the moment arm length with the threshold length;calculating, by the processor circuit, at least one of a swimming metric or an energy expenditure of the user in response to determining the user's arm swing is a swim stroke, wherein the swimming metric comprises at least one of turns, breaths, laps, swim strokes, or swim stroke styles; andoutputting, by the processor circuit, the at least one of the swimming metric or the energy expenditure of the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the frame of reference is a body-fixed frame of reference with respect to the user device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating the moment ...

Workout Sensing System

A workout sensing system for collecting and transmitting strength training related data from components embedded within a sleeve of a strength training device such as a barbell, lat bar, or close grip seated row bar. The strength training device tracks metrics including load, repetitions, sets, power, velocity, force, and form. The workout sensing system is comprised of hardware and software that may enable a cloud based platform to analyze a user's strength training data so the user may track and optimize their strength performance in the weight room.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SWIMMING CALORIMETRY

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of estimating energy expenditure of a user while swimming. A processor circuit of a user device can estimate a speed of the user based on a stroke rate and a stroke length. The processor circuit can estimate an efficiency of the user. The processor circuit can classify a swimming style of the user. The processor circuit can determine energy expenditure of the user based on the speed, the efficiency, and the style. The processor circuit can also detect glides of the user and adjust the energy expenditure. 1. A method for improving an accuracy of a wearable device while estimating energy expenditure of a user during a swimming session , the method comprising:collecting, by a motion sensing module of a wearable device, motion data of the user;determining, by a processor circuit of the wearable device, rotational data of the user based on the motion data;counting, by the processor circuit, a number of strokes made by the user based on the set of rotational data;estimating, by the processor circuit, a stroke rate of the user based on the number of strokes;counting, by the processor circuit, a number of laps finished by the user based on the set of rotational data;calculating, by the processor circuit, a stroke length based on the number of strokes, the number of laps finished, and a lap length associated with the swimming session;calculating, by the processor circuit, a speed of the user based on the stroke rate and the stroke length;estimating, by the processor circuit, an efficiency of the user based on at least one of the stroke length or a level of stroke orbit consistency of the user;classifying, by the processor circuit, a swimming style of the user based on the set of rotational data;determining, by the processor circuit, an energy expenditure of the user based on the speed, efficiency, and swimming style of the user; andoutputting, by the processor circuit, the determined energy expenditure of the user.2. The ...

Strength Exercise Mechanisms

A treadmill including a frame, an exercise deck attached to the frame, and a first push-up handle attached to the frame and elevated over the exercise deck. 1. A treadmill , comprising:a frame;an exercise deck attached to the frame; anda first push-up handle attached to the frame, the first push-up handle being elevated over the exercise deck.2. The treadmill of claim 1 , wherein:the frame comprises a first post and a second post; andthe first push-up handle is attached to the first post at a first end and attached to the second post at a second end.3. The treadmill of claim 1 , further comprising a second push-up handle attached to the frame claim 1 , wherein the second push-up handle is elevated over the exercise deck.4. The treadmill of claim 1 , further comprising a processor and memory claim 1 , the memory including programmed instructions claim 1 , which when accessed by the processor cause the processor to determine a characteristic about a body weight exercise performed with the first push-up handle.5. The treadmill of claim 4 , further comprising a repetition sensor in communication with the processor to count a number of times that a user performs the body weight exercise with the first push-up handle.6. The treadmill of claim 5 , wherein the repetition sensor includes at least one camera.7. The treadmill of claim 4 , further comprising a weight sensor in communication with the processor to generate a weight value of a user applying their body weight to the first push-up handle.8. The treadmill of claim 4 , further comprising a display in communication with the processor to present a repetition count of the body weight exercise.9. The treadmill of claim 4 , further comprising a display in communication with the processor to present a body weight exercise calorie burn value based on a performance of the body weight exercise.10. The treadmill of claim 1 , further comprising a processor and memory claim 1 , the memory including program instructions to cause ...

Strength Exercise Mechanisms

A body weight exercise device includes a frame, a first handle attached to the frame, a second handle attached to the frame, and a processor and memory. The memory includes programmed instructions to cause the processor to determine a characteristic associated with a performance of an exercise with the body weight exercise device. 1. A body weight exercise device , comprising:a frame;a first handle attached to the frame;a second handle attached to the frame;a processor and memory, the memory including programmed instructions which, when accessed by the processor, cause the processor to determine a characteristic associated with a performance of an exercise with the body weight exercise device.2. The body weight exercise device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is a number of repetitions of the exercise.3. The body weight exercise device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is a body weight of a user performing the exercise.4. The body weight exercise device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is an orientation of a user performing the exercise.5. The body weight exercise device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is an exercise type performed by the user.6. The body weight exercise device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is a calorie burn associated with the body weight exercise device.7. The body weight exercise device of claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 , and the programmed instructions further cause the processor to present the calorie burn value in the display.8. The body weight exercise device of claim 1 , further comprising a transmitter and the programmed instructions further cause the processor to send at least one parameter about the exercise to a remote device.9. The body weight exercise device of claim 1 , further comprising a camera positioned to record movements in the performance of the exercise.10. The body weight exercise device of claim 1 , further comprising an electrode incorporated into the at least one of ...

EXERCISE BALANCE TRAINER

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a balance exercise training equipment having a planar platform with a ballast assembly that lowers its center of mass below a ball-and-socket joint. In an illustrative example, the planar platform may couple to a support assembly through the ball and socket joint to pivot and rotate relative to the support assembly. The ballast assembly may include laterally extending members to releasably receive and retain ballast plates. In response to the laterally extending members receiving and retaining ballast plates, the center of mass may descend below a pivot point of the ball-and-socket joint. In a mount or dismount mode, a locking mechanism may lock the planar platform in a predetermined position to facilitate mounting and dismounting onto the planar platform. Advantageously, a user may adjust the center of mass in accordance with a user's skill level or exercise preference. 1. An exercise training apparatus comprising:a rigid base member having an upper end and a lower end;a pivot mechanism coupled to the upper end of the base member, the pivot mechanism comprising a ball-and-socket joint positioned along a vertical axis;a substantially planar platform mounted atop the pivot mechanism such that the substantially planar platform is able to freely pivot about three perpendicular axes relative to the base member, wherein the substantially planar platform is adapted to receive a user in a standing position;a first laterally extending member extending downwardly and in a first lateral direction relative to the ball-and-socket joint, the first laterally extending member configured to releasably receive and retain a first ballast plate in a position substantially laterally offset from the vertical axis when the platform is in a centered position; and,a second laterally extending member extending downwardly and in a second lateral direction relative to the ball-and-socket joint, the second laterally extending member configured to ...

DEVICE POWER SAVING DURING EXERCISE

A method includes: supporting a normal operation mode during which functionalities of a portable apparatus are available through an operating system of the apparatus, wherein the operating system includes a plurality of layers including a kernel and library functions-layer; supporting a limited operation mode during which the apparatus is configured to execute a physical activity algorithm based on physical activity data corresponding to a physical activity session performed by a user of the apparatus, wherein the physical activity algorithm applies a direct low-level hardware access bypassing at least the layers above the kernel and the library functions-layer; and switching between the normal operation mode and the limited operation mode 120-. (canceled)21. A smartwatch comprising:a motion sensor configured to measure a motion;a GPS receiver configured to receive a GPS signal;an optical heart activity sensor configured to optically measure a heart activity;a touch sensitive color display configured to act as a user interface;a high-power processing unit configured to, during a normal operation mode, run an operating system, control functionality of the touch sensitive color display, and measure physical activity using data obtained from the motion sensor, data obtained from the GPS receiver and the data obtained from the optical heart activity sensor; and during a watch operation mode, run a watch configured to keep track of the time, run a physical activity algorithm, and measure physical activity using data obtained from the motion sensor, and', 'during a limited operation mode, measure physical activity using data obtained from the motion sensor, data obtained from the GPS receiver and the data obtained from the optical heart activity sensor,, 'a low power processing unit configured to,'}wherein the low power processing unit has a lower power consumption in performing a given task than the high-power processing unit.22. The smartwatch of claim 21 , wherein ...

Pace-Aware Music Player

An electronic device may comprise audio processing circuitry, pace tracking circuitry, and positioning circuitry. The pace tracking circuitry may be operable to selects songs to be processed for playback, and/or control time stretching applied to such songs, by the audio processing circuitry based on position data generated by the positioning circuitry, a desired tempo, and whether the songs are stored locally or network-accessible. The position data may indicate the pace of a runner during a preceding, determined time interval. The pace tracking circuitry may control the song selection and/or time stretching based on a runner profile data stored in memory of the music device. The profile data may include runner's distance-per-stride data. The electronic device may include sensors operable to function as a pedometer. The pace tracking circuitry may update the distance-per-stride data based on the position data and based on data output by the one or more sensors. 1. A system comprising: said pace tracking circuitry is operable to select songs to be processed for playback by said audio processing circuitry;', 'said pace tracking circuitry controls said song selection based on, a desired playback tempo of said one or more songs, and whether the songs are locally-stored or network-accessible, wherein network-accessible songs are selected with a tempo faster than said desired tempo and locally-stored songs are selected with a tempo at, above, or below said desired tempo; and', 'said pace tracking circuitry adjusts a tempo of said selected song without affecting pitch of said selected song., 'an electronic device comprising audio processing circuitry and pace tracking circuitry, wherein2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said electronic device comprises positioning circuitry that determines position data for determining a pace of a runner during a preceeding claim 1 , determined time interval.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein said profile data comprises distance-per- ...

EMBEDDED MAGNETIC INDUCTION PEDAL DEVICE

An embedded magnetic induction pedal device adapted to be mountable to a bicycle pedal crank, which includes a pedal body, a bearing, a pedal axle, a magnetic induction unit, a permanent magnet unit, a processing unit, a transmission device, and a power supply unit. The pedal body is formed with an axle hole in which the magnetic induction unit is arranged. The pedal axle is received in the axle hole. The eccentric seat is mounted to the pedal axle. The permanent magnet unit is retained in the eccentric seat and is set at a position that is deviated from an axis of the pedal axle so that during a relative motion between the permanent magnet unit and the magnetic induction unit, the magnetic induction unit detects a variation of the magnetic field, based on which the processing unit calculate and determine operation data of the pedal crank that are transmitted by the transmission device. 1. An embedded magnetic induction pedal device adapted to be mounted to a pedal crank of a bicycle , the device comprising:a pedal body having a central portion in which an axle hole is formed, the axle hole having an inside surface to which at least one magnetic induction unit is mounted;at least one bearing disposed on the inside surface of the axle hole;a pedal axle received in and coupled to the axle hole by means of the bearing;an eccentric seat arranged at a free end of the pedal axle;at least one permanent magnet unit mounted in the eccentric seat and is set at a location that is deviated from an axis of the pedal axle so that the magnetic induction unit detects a variation of a magnetic field during a relative motion between the permanent magnet unit and the magnetic induction unit;a processing unit connected to the magnetic induction unit to calculate operation data of the pedal crank according to the variation of the magnetic field detected by the magnetic induction unit;a transmission device connected to the processing unit to transmit the operation data of the pedal crank ...

SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN INTELLIGENT GOAL

A non-transitory storage medium having stored thereon logic is disclosed. The logic is executable by one or more processors to perform operations including receiving information associated with a selection of a first training drill, responsive to receiving the information associated with the selection of the first training drill and based on the first training drill, causing a first light to be placed in an activated state, wherein the first light is coupled to a first goal apparatus, and responsive to a triggering event, causing the first light to be placed in a deactivated state and causing a second light to be placed in an activated state. The goal apparatus includes posts that form a goal plane, wherein a first sensor pair is coupled to the goal, and wherein the triggering event is a detection of an object passing through the posts and across the goal plane. 1. A non-transitory storage medium having stored thereon logic , the logic being executable by one or more processors to perform operations including:receiving information associated with a selection of a first training drill;responsive to receiving the information associated with the selection of the first training drill and based on the first training drill, causing a first light to be placed in an activated state, wherein the first light is coupled to a first goal apparatus; andresponsive to a triggering event, causing the first light to be placed in a deactivated state and causing a second light to be placed in an activated state.2. The non-transitory storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the goal apparatus includes posts that form a goal plane claim 1 , wherein a first sensor pair is coupled to the goal claim 1 , and wherein the triggering event is a detection of an object passing through the posts and across the goal plane.3. The non-transitory storage medium of claim 2 , wherein the detection of an object passing through the posts and across the goal plane equals a threshold number of detections of ...

EAR-WEARABLE DEVICE PROVIDING GOLF ADVICE DATA

A computing system wirelessly receives data from an ear-wearable device and determines, based on the data received from the ear-wearable device, a current position of the ear-wearable device. Additionally, the computing system determines, based on the current position of the ear-wearable device and data regarding a golf course, golf advice data that provides a recommendation regarding play of the golf course. Furthermore, the computing system wirelessly sends audio data to the ear-wearable device. The audio data represents soundwaves of a vocalization of the golf advice data. 1. A method comprising:wirelessly receiving, by a computing system, data from an ear-wearable device, the computing system comprising one or more electronic computing devices;determining, by the computing system, based on the data received from the ear-wearable device, a current position of the ear-wearable device;determining, by the computing system, based on the current position of the ear-wearable device and data regarding a golf course, golf advice data that provides a recommendation regarding play of the golf course; andwirelessly sending, by the computing system, audio data to the ear-wearable device, the audio data representing soundwaves of a vocalization of the golf advice data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the method further comprises determining, by the computing system, based on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data, an initial location of the ear-wearable device at a time when a signal strength of a radio signal generated by an ear-wearable device as detected by a radio of the computing system is above a threshold,the data received from the ear-wearable device comprises data indicative of movements of the ear-wearable device, andwherein determining the current position of the ear-wearable device comprises calculating, via dead reckoning using the initial location of the ear-wearable device and the data indicative of the movements of the ear-wearable device, the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO GENERATE MOTION DATA OF A BARBELL AND TO PROCESS THE GENERATED MOTION DATA

A sensor is coupled to a barbell and generates data indicating motion of a barbell over time. At least one trained neural network is implemented to detect and count repetitions of an exercise performed with the barbell. The at least one trained neural network detects the repetitions based on the data generated by the sensor, and based on (a) a type of exercise performed with the barbell detected from the received data or provided as labeled data, and/or (b) an identity of a user that performed the exercise as detected from the received data or provided as labeled data. 1. An apparatus comprising: receive data generated by a sensor coupled to a barbell, indicating at least one of acceleration of the barbell over time, angular velocity of the barbell over time, and magnetic field effects due to movement of the barbell over time, and labeled to indicate a type of exercise performed with the barbell and an identity of a user that performed the exercise with the barbell, and', 'detect repetitions of the exercise performed with the barbell from the received data., 'at least one neural network configured to2. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one neural network is further configured to count the repetitions.3. An apparatus as in claim 1 , further comprising:at least one other neural network configured to, prior to the data generated by the sensor being received by the at least one neural network, detect the type of exercise performed with the barbell from the data generated by the sensor, and label the data generated by the sensor to indicate the type of exercise performed with the barbell.4. An apparatus as in claim 1 , further comprising:at least one additional neural network configured to, prior to the data generated by the sensor being received by the at least one neural network, detect the identity of the user that performed the exercise with the barbell from the data generated by the sensor, and label the data generated by the sensor to indicate the ...

EXERCISE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method for displaying archived exercise classes comprising displaying information about archived exercise classes that can be accessed by a first user via a computer network on a display screen at a first location, wherein the first user can select among a plurality of archived classes, outputting digital video and audio content comprising the selected archived class, detecting a performance parameter for the first user at a particular point in the selected class, displaying the performance parameter on the display screen, and displaying performance parameters from a second user at a second location on the display screen such that at least one of the performance parameters from the first user and at least one of the performance parameters from the second user at the same point in the class are presented for comparison. 1. An exercise system for computer-augmented use at home by a first user participating in an exercise class accessible over a computer network , the exercise system comprising:an exercise device configured for use by the first user;a sensor configured to generate first user performance data based on activity by the first user associated with movement of a portion of the exercise device; and cause a display screen to present a plurality of available exercise classes for selection, wherein the plurality of available exercise classes comprises a plurality of available archived exercise classes for selection, each of the plurality of available archived exercise classes comprising content for an entire exercise class;', 'accept from the first user, via a user input interface, a selection of one of the available archived exercise classes, thereby resulting in a selected exercise class;, 'a computer configured to cause the display screen to display the content of the selected exercise class while the first user participates in the selected exercise class;', 'receive, via a sensor input interface, the first user performance data from the sensor during at ...

Limb motion measurement device for swimming training

A limb motion measurement device for swimming training includes a sense glove and a sense shoe able to measure and collect the states of moving hands and feet of a swimmer in a training practice, including strength, displacement, velocity, bearing angle, number of times, frequency and time parameters, and to generate a serial of limb motion data of arm stroking and leg kicking motions. These organized and quantified limb motion data can be transmitted outwards to an external computer for the swimmer to study and to produce useful information of more efficient movements and tempos of swimming techniques. Accordingly, the limb motion measurement device for swimming training can be applied to improve swimming techniques in a scientific way.

INTERACTIVE GOLF GAME WITH AUTOMATIC SCORING

A golf game system is provided, including at least one ball, at least one club and at least one hole area. The club has a striking sensor for sensing a striking action of the club on the ball, and a score display for displaying a score related to the striking action. The hole area has a tee for placing the ball and a hole for receiving the ball, wherein the hole has a ball-in-the-hole sensor for communicating with the club. Scores are automatically printed for players at game conclusion, and club scores are erased to allow reuse by subsequent players. 1. A game system , comprising:at least one ball;at least one club comprising a striking sensor for sensing a striking action of the at least one club on the at least one ball, and a score display for displaying a score related to the striking action; and a tee for placing the at least one ball, and', 'a hole for receiving the at least one ball, the hole having at least one of an electronic tag readable by the at least one club and an electronic ball-in-the-hole sensor for communicating with the at least one club;, 'at least one hole area comprisingwherein the at least one club and the at least one ball are sealed to protect the at least one club and ball from weather conditions.2. The game system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one club comprises a rechargeable battery.3. The game system of claim 2 , further comprising a charger for the rechargeable battery.4. The game system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one club comprises a replaceable battery.5. A game system claim 1 , comprising:at least one ball;at least one club comprising a striking sensor for sensing a striking action of the at least one club on the at least one ball, and a score display for displaying a score related to the striking action; a tee for placing the at least one ball, and', 'a hole for receiving the at least one ball, the hole having at least one of a tag readable by the at least one club and a ball-in-the-hole sensor for communicating with ...

Treadmill power station

A treadmill power station is connected between a treadmill and its power outlet. The treadmill power station contains a power consumption sensor that reads information about the usage of the treadmill by externally analyzing its power consumption pattern. Information that can be derived in this manner includes, but is not limited to, the user's speed, distance covered and step count, as well as the general power consumption trend for the treadmill itself. The power station may contain a relay to activate or deactivate power outlets on the power station.

PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods for electronically conducting a fitness activity challenge are disclosed. The method may include first collecting electronic fitness data related to a first fitness activity, collecting second electronic fitness data related to a second fitness activity, generating comparison data by comparing the first electronic fitness data and the second electronic fitness data, and displaying the comparison data. 1. A method of conducting a fitness activity challenge comprising:collecting first electronic fitness data related to a first fitness activity on a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device including a microprocessor, a display screen, a user input, a satellite positioning system receiver, and a wireless communication transceiver;collecting second electronic fitness data related to a second fitness activity on a second portable electronic device, the second portable electronic device including a microprocessor, a display screen, a user input, a satellite positioning system receiver, and a wireless communication transceiver;generating comparison data by comparing the first electronic fitness data and the second electronic fitness data; anddisplaying the comparison data on the portable electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the displaying the comparison data on the portable electronic device occurs during the first fitness activity.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying the comparison data on the second portable electronic device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the displaying the comparison data on the second portable electronic device occurs during the second fitness activity.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the comparison data includes a distance of the first fitness activity and a distance of the second fitness activity.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the comparison data includes performance data.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the comparison data includes first speed data related to the ...

PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods for electronically creating and modifying a fitness plan are disclosed. The method may include receiving electronic user data, collecting electronic fitness data, and displaying a suggestion for a fitness activity based on the electronic user data and the electronic fitness data. 1. A method of creating and modifying a fitness plan , the method comprising:receiving electronic user data related to a fitness activity on a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device including a microprocessor, a display screen, a user input, a satellite positioning system receiver, and a wireless communication transceiver;collecting electronic fitness data during a second fitness activity on the portable electronic device;displaying a suggestion on the display screen for a third fitness activity based on the electronic user data and the second electronic fitness data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic user data includes electronic fitness goal data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein electronic fitness goal data includes a completion date for a target fitness activity.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:comparing the electronic fitness data and the electronic fitness goal data to generate comparison electronic data;wherein the displaying the suggestion is based on the comparison electronic data.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic fitness data includes performance data.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a plan input on the portable electronic device, the plan input specifying one of a type, duration, or intensity of a desired fitness activity,wherein the displaying the suggestion is based on the plan input.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the displaying the suggestion includes specifying a completion date for the third fitness activity.8. A portable health coaching system claim 1 , comprising: a satellite positioning system receiver,', 'a wireless communication transceiver,', 'a display, and ...

PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods for providing a coaching message to a user are disclosed. The method may include receiving electronic coaching data, collecting electronic user data, and providing the coaching data to the user during a fitness activity based on the electronic user data. 1. A method of providing a coaching message to a user , the method comprising:storing electronic coaching data related to a fitness activity, the electronic coaching data being stored in a memory and including electronic audio data;receiving the electronic coaching data on a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device including a microprocessor, a display screen, a user input, a satellite positioning system receiver, and a wireless communication transceiver;collecting electronic user data on the portable electronic device during a second fitness activity; andproviding the electronic coaching data to the user during the second fitness activity based on the electronic user data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic audio data includes a prompt to encourage the user to workout harder.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic audio data includes a prompt to provide performance information to the user.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic audio data includes a prompt to inform the user of a workout zone of the second fitness activity.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic audio data includes a prompt to provide route information to the user.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:playing an electric music file on the portable electronic device; andpausing the electronic music file during the providing the electronic coaching data.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:playing an electric music file on the portable electronic device;lowering a volume of the electronic music file during the providing the electronic coaching data; andraising the volume after the providing the electronic coaching data.8. A portable health coaching ...

Hybrid angular motion sensors

A hybrid angular rate system is provided. In one aspect, the hybrid angular rate system at least includes two different types of angular rate sensors. The hybrid angular rate system may determine when to use the first angular rate sensor and when to use the second angular rate sensor to obtain angular rate measurements indicative of angular motion of the portable sensor device. Further, the hybrid angular rate system may determine one or more angular motion parameters describing angular motion of the portable sensor device using data from the first angular rate sensor, the second angular rate sensor, or the first angular rate sensor and the second angular rate sensor based on the determination.

Golf club grip with device housing

The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.

Climbing exercise machine

An exercise machine creates a simulated continuous resisted climbing motion. The machine includes a floor- or ground-contacting base frame and two or more substantially vertically oriented uprights, wherein at least one upright is rigidly connected to the base frame. The machine further includes two handles and two foot pedals, each handle and each foot pedal being movably engaged with an upright for linear reciprocating motion along the upright. The handles and foot pedals are interconnected so that they move in unison. An adjustable resistance mechanism is operatively connected to the interconnection of the handles and foot pedals to provide adjustable resistance for the simulated continuous climbing motion.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIRTUAL FITNESS TRAINING AND TRACKING DEVICES

A machine implemented method and system, including: transmitting one or more credentials of a user account from a user device to an exercise management system (EMS) having a processor and one or more sensors, where the EMS is disposed on an exercise equipment disposed in a selected at least one fitness center and the exercise equipment is part of a selected at least one exercise plan; transmitting the one or more credentials of the user account from the EMS to a cloud server having a processor; transmitting the selected at least one exercise plan for the new user account from the cloud server to the EMS; transmitting an exercise equipment information from the EMS; forming a user exercise data by the EMS for the exercise equipment based on data received from the one or more sensors; and transmitting an exercise feedback from the EMS. 1. A machine implemented method , comprising:determining, by an exercise management system (EMS) having a processor and one or more sensors, a weight lifted on an exercise equipment disposed in a fitness center based on a measured strain of one or more weight sensors of the one or more sensors, wherein at least one of the one or more weight sensors comprise a strain gauge; anddetermining, by the EMS processor, a movement of the weight lifted on the exercise equipment disposed in the fitness center based on a measured motion of one or more motion sensors of the one or more sensors;wherein a weight sensor of the one or more weight sensors is disposed in a barbell; and a motion sensor of the one or more motion sensors is mounted on a sleeve of the barbell, and wherein the weight sensor compensates for an orientation of the barbell with respect to ground.2. The machine implemented method of further comprising:determining, by the EMS processor based on the determined weight and the determined movement of the weight, at least one of: a number of sets, a number of repetitions, a lifting speed, a range of motion of the weight, an energy, a ...

Basketball Shooting Training Device

A basketball shooting training device of molded rubber adapted to be securable to a basketball rim without additional fasteners and adapted to reduce the size of the goal area. Wherein the device is equipped with an IR proximity sensor and Bluetooth, the basketball shooting training device becomes connected to the internet of things and provides feedback and motivation to train via a mobile app.

Mobile Computing Weight, Diet, Nutrition, and Exercise Management System With Enhanced Feedback and Goal Achieving Functionality

An illustrative mobile computing device executing weight, nutrition, health, behavior and exercise application software serves as a simulated combination personal trainer and dietician/nutritionist for the user using comprehensive databases storing personalized health, nutrition and exercise information. A mobile computing device, such as a smartphone, executing such software monitors, tracks and/or adjusts caloric intake, energy expenditure taking into account nutritional information and behavioral factors. The mobile computing device receives food consumption, exercise-related, behavior and other input using speech input and the device's GPS subsystem to ease data entry burden on users and to promote continued long-term usage. The system rewards user goal achievement in an automatic, seamless manner, through, for example, downloading music, books, or other media. In illustrative implementations, the system assists users to make healthy food and exercise choices by using a comprehensive color code system to identify good choices, bad choices and those in between. 1. A hand-held mobile nutrition and physical activity management computing device having a housing sized to be held in a user's hand comprising:a storage subsystem for storing health-related information including a user profile, said storage subsystem being operable to store health information about a user, including body weight, height, pulse rate information, a body fat-related parameter, a calories burned goal, and handicap-related information, said storage subsystem being further operable to store food-related information including nutrient data, and to store physical activity-related information including exercise data;a touch screen display in said housing operable to display food-related information and physical activity-related information to said user;a user interface operable to receive input from said user and to communicate output to said user, said user interface including a plurality of user ...

Electric Controllers for Swimming Goggles

Swimming goggles are developed to allow a swimmer to see the end of the pool without moving their head while swimming in backstroke. Using a light reflector, a swimmer can see through a backstroke viewing window, allowing them to see along the direction that they are moving when swimming backstroke. Using a motion sensor and electric control circuits, a swimming goggle can provide optimum views for the swimmer wearing the swimming goggle. Using a sound speaker, a swimming goggle can play music and provide voice reports to the swimmer. The electronic controller for a swimming goggle can either be embedded as part of a swimming goggle, or can be detachable to support more than one swimming goggle. 1. An electronic device comprising:A motion sensor;An electric sound speaker;An integrated circuit;A water-proof package that encloses said motion sensor and said integrated circuit; andMeans to attach said water-proof package to the head strap of a swimming goggle;Wherein said integrated circuit is able to analyze the motions of the swimmer wearing the swimming goggle with said electronic device attached while the swimmer is swimming in water, and said integrated circuit is able to control the outputs of said electric sound speaker.2. The swimming goggle attached by the electronic device in comprises:An eye socket having a transparent forward viewing window attached to a goggle frame;A backstroke viewing window opened on a top portion of the goggle frame disposed away from the transparent forward viewing window; andA position-switchable light blocking cover attached to an edge of the backstroke viewing window that can switch positions with respect to the edge of the backstroke viewing window;Where the position of the position-switchable light blocking cover is controlled electronically by the electronic device that is attached to the swimming goggle.3. The swimming goggle with the attached electronic device in further comprises a position-switchable light reflector that can ...

Athletic Tracking Device

An activity tracking device having at least two different models. One model would be a fitness smart watch version, with or without extra sliders, buttons or watch facing touch screen selection for tracking water and fruit/vegetable intakes, and with the typical smart watch features, including a pedometer, heart-rate monitor, altimeter, stop watch, vibrating notifications, alerts, etc. The second model would have no typical watch functionality, but, would have only a way of counting simple health goals, such as the number of glasses of water one drinks, with a slider or counter button; however, users would choose an appropriate band for tracking their goals for various activities like drinking enough water, fruit and vegetable intake, daily exercises, meditation breaks during the day and more. 1. An athletic tracking device comprising: "wherein said wrist band is adapted to releasably attach said athletic tracking device to a user's wrist;", 'a wrist band;'} [ [ 'wherein said front panel portion is adapted to display images thereon;', 'a front panel portion;'}, 'an interior volume;', 'wherein said computer member is located within said interior volume, electronically connected to said front', 'a computer member;'}], 'a main body including, 'panel portion, includes software applications adapted to track and provide information pertaining to fitness goals determined by said user, and is adapted to provide portions of an image to be displayed upon said front panel portion depending upon the progress of said user reaching a chosen fitness goal;', 'wherein said tracking unit is attached to said wrist band., 'a tracking unit including;'}2. The athletic tracking device of claim 1 , wherein said main body further includes a speaker member electronically attached to said computer member and is adapted to emit audio sounds depending upon the progress of said user reaching a chosen fitness goal.3. The athletic tracking device of claim 2 , wherein said main body further ...

FITNESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF

Systems and methods for fitness tracking are provided. An exercise apparatus is in networked communication with a fitness tracking computing system. The configuration and location of movable components of the exercise apparatus is determined based on sensors. This information is provided to the fitness tracking computing system via networked communication. 1. An exercise system , comprising: a communication module for sending and receiving communications over a network;', 'a housing;', 'an extension arm assembly operatively coupled to the housing, wherein the extension arm assembly is adjustable to a plurality of different positions, wherein each of the plurality of different positions corresponds to a different type of exercise performable on the exercise apparatus;', 'at least one sensor configured to generate a signal based at least in part on a position of the extension arm assembly useable to determine whether the extension arm assembly is in a proper position;, 'an exercise apparatus comprising transmit to the exercise apparatus an exercise instruction, wherein the exercise instruction identifies at least one of the plurality of different positions for the extension arm assembly; and', 'receive exercise event data from the exercise apparatus., 'a fitness tracking computing system, the fitness tracking computing system configured to communicate with the exercise apparatus over the network, the fitness tracking computing system configured to2. The exercise system of claim 1 , wherein the communication module comprises a network interface.3. The exercise system of claim 1 , wherein the exercise apparatus comprises a user identification system configured to provide user identification indicia to the fitness tracking computing system.4. The exercise system of claim 1 , wherein the fitness tracking computing system comprises a scheduling module configured to track availability of the exercise apparatus relative to a plurality of user schedules.5. The exercise system ...

FITNESS CHALLENGE E-AWARDS

The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for users of electronic devices to issue physical activity goal challenges and rewards to one another. In one example, a first user can provide a physical activity goal that is to be performed by a second user. The first user can further provide a reward that is to be given to the second user in response to the second user completing the physical activity goal. An electronic device associated with the second user can be used to detect physical activity performed by the second user and to determine whether the second user has completed the physical activity goal. In response to determining that the second user has completed the physical activity goal, the reward can be issued to the second user. The reward can include an image, video, song, electronic message, amount of virtual currency, access to a service, or the like. 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs , the one or more programs comprising instructions , which when executed by an electronic device having one or more processors , cause the electronic device to:receive a physical activity goal challenge communication including a reward in an unreleased state;store the reward in the unreleased state, wherein access to the reward is restricted while in the unreleased state;receive activity data generated using an activity sensor of the electronic device, wherein the activity data is representative of user movement associated with the electronic device that is detected by the activity sensor;determine, based on the activity data, whether a physical activity goal has been completed; andin response to determining that the physical activity goal has been completed, change the state of the reward to a released state, wherein access to the reward is allowed while in the released state.2. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1 ,wherein the electronic device is associated with a first user, andwherein ...

Activity amount measuring apparatus, activity amount measuring method, and activity amount measuring program

An apparatus is attached to one portion of a user's body for use, and has a detection unit that detects information corresponding to motion of the user. The apparatus measures an activity amount of the user based on information detected by the detection unit and, if multiple apparatuses are attached to the user's body, transmits information to an activity identification unit that identifies an activity being performed by the user based on information detected by the detection units of the attached activity amount measuring apparatuses and information indicating the attachment portions of the attached activity amount measuring apparatuses. The transmitted information is information that is detected by the detection unit and associated with the information indicating the identified attachment portion. The activity amount is corrected based on the activity that is identified.

Systems and methods for rehabilitation of limb motion

Systems and methods for rehabilitation of limb motion are described herein. An example system can include a thermal imaging device for imaging a subject or a plurality of sensors for sensing force or pressure exerted by a portion of the subject's body. The system can also include a processor and a memory operably coupled to the processor. The processor can be configured to receive force or pressure data measured by the sensors or image data captured by the thermal imaging device, and calculate a quantitative measure of the subject's limb motion based on the force or pressure data or the image data.